1. Hans Philip SPANNSEILER was born about 1676, in Kirnbach, Baden?, died 19 Apr 1752, in 1,2,3 1,4 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, buried 20 Apr 1752, in Old Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA. He 1,3 1 married Anna Barbara MAST 18 Aug 1711, in Kirchardt Reformed. Cooper at Kirnbach near Sinsheim (southeast of Heidelberg); immigrated 1732 to near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Hans and Anna Barbara came to America September 25, 1732, aboard the ship Loyal Judith, from Rotterdam through the port of Philadelphia. Fever and flu plagued them during their trip and only 105 landed. Bad conditions of water taken in casks containing white wine caused illness and death. The greater part of their goods was lost. They resided in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and attended Trinity Lutheran Church. Information from the Palatines to America Immigrant File says they were French Huguenots from Lorraine - an old province in the N.E. of France that, since the Treaty of Peace at Frankfurt in 1871, again became attached to Germany. In ancient times, this name applied to the countries of Germany and the Netherlands, N.W. of the Rhine. Their children settled around Southeast and South Central Pennsylvania and Maryland and the children's offspring migrated to Ohio (around 1800), Indiana, Michigan and other points west. Some of the information came from &quot;The Trail of Huguenots&quot;, p. 277 and from &quot;The History of the Pennsylvania German Pioneers&quot; by Strassburger and Hinke, vol. 1, p. 88. also p. 594-vol. 1 more information. This is written in the records of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania: &quot;Philipp Spanseiler died April 19, 1752, after living in matrimony with his wife Barbara 41 years and producing with her 6 children, of whom 3 are living and 3 are dead. Buried the 20th, aged 76 years.&quot; 1. Hans Philip SPANNSEILER, born about 1676, in Kirnbach, Baden?, died 19 Apr 1752, in 1,2,3 1,4 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, buried 20 Apr 1752, in Old Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA. 1 1,3 1 Occupation: Cooper. He married Anna Barbara MAST 18 Aug 1711, in Kirchardt Reformed. Anna 2 Barbara MAST was christened 3 Nov 1687, in Kirchardt, Baden, died 28 Aug 1762, in Lancaster, 1,2 1,4 Pennsylvania, buried 29 Aug 1762, in Old Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA. Cooper at Kirnbach near Sinsheim (southeast of Heidelberg); immigrated 1732 to near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Hans and Anna Barbara came to America September 25, 1732, aboard the ship Loyal Judith, from 3

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Rotterdam through the port of Philadelphia. Fever and flu plagued them during their trip and only 105 landed. Bad conditions of water taken in casks containing white wine caused illness and death. The greater part of their goods was lost. They resided in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and attended Trinity Lutheran Church. Information from the Palatines to America Immigrant File says they were French Huguenots from Lorraine - an old province in the N.E. of France that, since the Treaty of Peace at Frankfurt in 1871, again became attached to Germany. In ancient times, this name applied to the countries of Germany and the Netherlands, N.W. of the Rhine. Their children settled around Southeast and South Central Pennsylvania and Maryland and the children's offspring migrated to Ohio (around 1800), Indiana, Michigan and other points west. Some of the information came from &quot;The Trail of Huguenots&quot;, p. 277 and from &quot;The History of the Pennsylvania German Pioneers&quot; by Strassburger and Hinke, vol. 1, p. 88. also p. 594-vol. 1 more information. This is written in the records of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania: &quot;Philipp Spanseiler died April 19, 1752, after living in matrimony with his wife Barbara 41 years and producing with her 6 children, of whom 3 are living and 3 are dead. Buried the 20th, aged 76 years.&quot; Barbara from Kirchardt. Children of Hans Philip SPANNSEILER and Anna Barbara MAST: i. 2 3 ii. iii. iv. 4 5 v. vi.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Jacob and Elizabeth Magdalena appear in the records of the Lutheran Monocacy Congregation Book (Maryland) as witnesses in 1744. This is written in the records of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania: &quot;Johann Jacob Spanseiler, the last elected deacon of the Evangelical Lutheran congregation, born February 8, 1714, baptized the 11th of the same, entered the state of matrimony in 1737 with Elisabetha Magdalena Schmidtin, and with the same had 6 children, of whom 3 sons and 2 daughters are still alive. Died after an illness of 3 weeks June 17, 1749, buried the 18th, he 4th Sunday after Trinity in the afternoon. The funeral text was on 1 Tim. 1:15.&quot; The records of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, say this about the marriage of Elisabeth Magdalena to Reinhardt Schwein: &quot;Reinhardt Schwein, a bachelor who recently came to this county, a cooper by profession, from Wiesbaden in Nassau-Usingischen, and Elisabeth Magdalena, widowed Spanseilern, were proclaimed publicly three different Sundays and married January 30, 1750, after a marriage sermon on Psalm 34:11 in the church.&quot; 16 November 1786. Elisabeth Magdalena Schweinin, born Sept. 28, 1712 in &quot;Mühlheim in Amt Nassau bey Rheinfels&quot;. Parents Johann Jost Schmid and his wife Anna Christina. With her first husband, Jacob Sponseiler, she had 2 sons and 4 daughters of whom 2 daughters are alive (as of her death November 15, 1786). After his death, she married Rheinhardt Schwein June 17, 1750, and had 2 sons with him, of whom one lives. December 11, 1756, he died. Her disease was asthma, on top of which 8 days ago a stroke occurred. She died the 15th in the morning before 1 o'clock. Aged 74 years, 1-1/2 months. Had 28 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Children of (Hans) Jacob SPONSAILER and Elisabeth Magdalena SCHMIDT: 6 7 8 i. ii. iii. iv. Michael SPONSAILER, born 11 Mar 1738, in Lancaster County, 3,10 9 Pennsylvania, died 7 Mar 1785, in Frederick County, Maryland. 3,10 3 George SPONSAILER, born 16 Nov 1739, died 1828. 10 Anna Catherine SPONSAILER, born 19 Mar 1741, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 11 died 21 Dec 1811. 3,10 Catherine Elizabeth SPONSAILER, born 10 Apr 1743, christened 15 Apr 10 3 1743, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA, died 1764. Sponsors at Catherine Elizabeth's baptism were Michael Beyerle and wife. 12 12 Marg. Barbara SPONSAILER, born 12 Sep 1745, died 21 Oct 1822. 10 Maria Sabina SPONSAILER, born 12 Sep 1747, christened 13 Sep 1747, in 13 Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Sponsors at Maria's baptism were Adam Simon Kuhn and his wife, Cath. Barb. Geuser. Frederick SPONSAILER.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Margaret YOUNG died before 3 Dec 1767. He married (2) Louisa Elenora LEHMAN 12 Feb 1744, 15 in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Louisa Elenora LEHMAN 16,17 16,17 was born 5 Jan 1726, christened 10 Jan 1726, in Lachen-Speyerdorf, Bayern, Germany, died after 18 1790. (From Monocacy and Catoctin) &quot;George Sponseller, an early pioneer in the Adams County area, was 16 years old when he emigrated with his parents, brothers Jacob and Andrew and sister Elisabeth from near Sinsheim, Pfalz. He married in Pennsylvania and we have the birth record of one daughter, Anna Margaretha, in 1743. George's daughter's birth and his apparent second marriage in 1744 to Louise Lehman, are among the earliest records of the Conewago Lutheran Church, established by Rev. David Chandler along the road between later Hanover and McSherrystown. The area was then part of Lancaster County, after 1749 York County and after 1800 near the boundary between York and Adams Counties. The farm of George and Louisa was south of the church on Sponseller Road, near later Littlestown. Tax records show that in 1779 they owned 250 acres, 2 horses and 3 cows, typical of settlers around them. Although three of their sons, Frederick, George and Michael emigrated to Ohio, sons Andrew, Jacob, Abraham and Henry lived in the Adams County area. The large proportion of boys in large families remained a characteristic of many later Sponseller families thus spreading the family name. George Sponseller, Sr. was called yeoman and farmer when his will was probated in 1778. He asked his wife and children &quot;to do all sorts of work that they can until the boys are bound out to trades.&quot; Frederick, George, Jr. and Jacob were older sons and the others were quite young. George, Jr. was instructed to tend the home farm and send his three young brothers to school. Son Jacob could keep the place where he lived, providing he paid 50 pounds to the estate. To the will George made his mark to a signature spelled Georg Sponseyler. The umlat over y was used by numerous Lutheran and Reformed early American clergy. Settlement of the estate in 1780 left the large sum of 1043 pounds. Items sold included an old red cow, a black heffer, old sheep with lambs, 3 bushels flax seed, a heap of hemp, a still and a dung drag.&quot; Will dated March 19, 1778. Mentioned following children: George, Jr., Cathareena, Frederick, Margaretta, Andrew, Abraham, Jacob and 1 sick girl. At this time, George owned 245 acres in Germany Township. The will amounted to 956 £, 11 shillings, 7 pence. In 1790, Louisa sold her property. Contemporary translation of George Sponseller's will (original in German), dated March 19, 1778: To wife right to stay on place as long as she remains unmarried. To have thirds of grain raised on the place and hay for two cows.. If she married she is to leave the place. She and the children are to help to do all sorts of work they can, until the boys are bound to trades. Personal estate is to be equally divided between all the children. George Sponseller is to till the place as long as she is unmarried. If she married then George Sponseller Junior is to have the place at a reasonable cost. If neither is able to manage the place, it shall be sold. If Jacob Sponseller will keep his place where he lives, he is to pay 50 pounds for it, and shall have no share in this place, but of the personal estate he is to have an equal share. Isaac Shoun and George Rinacker are each to receive 50 pounds less than their equal shares, which is to be for the maintenance of the sick girl. George Sponseller the younger is to send the thre 6

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller youngest boys to school to learn to read and write. Executors: son Geoge Sponseller, Jacob Will and John Huber. Witnesses: Andrew Schriver and Peter Young. Probated April 13, 1778. Witness Young stated that he had been sent to go to the house of Sponseller and on coming there was informed the instument of writing was signed by the testator before he arrived. That it was intended to be sent to Henry Slagle to be done in English. Young had been sent for to be a witness. John Hoover who had written the will, took it and went to Sponseller where he was lying on the bed, and Young standing by and upon questioning by Hoover, Sponseller said it was his will. [Translation by Henry Slagle on 13 April 1778] Born near Sinsheim; emigrated 1732 with parents to near Lancaster and then to near Littlestown on Sponseller Road. Naturalized in 1752. Farm southwest of Littlestown; made will. (Other information says that George was naturalized at the Philadelphia Co. courthouse on April 4, 1762.) Sometime after 1744, George was warden of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Hanover, PA. At that time, it was called the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Conewago. George and Louisa lived in Germany Twp, York (now Adams) County, Pennsylvania. George and Louisa were witnesses at the baptism of John George, son of John and Anna Maria Leman on May 7, 1751, at Christ Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Spelled &quot;Georg Spanseler and Lowwiss Lehmännin&quot; as recorded by David Candler in St. Matthew's Church records. George and Louisa were sponsors at the baptism of Louisa Kuntz, daughter of Johannes Kuntz, on March 12, 1753, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania. &quot;Gorg and Spanseyler and Lowis&quot; were sponsors at the baptism of Johann Gorg, son of Adam Schmal and Dorethea, on September 11, 1763. Sponsor at Louisa's baptism was Loÿsa, wife of Friederich Metzger, oil miller at Speyerdorff. Children of (Hans) George SPONSELLER and Anna Margaret YOUNG: 10 i. Anna Margreta SPONSELLER (SPANSELER), born 17 May 1743.

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4. Andreas SPONSELLER (Hans Philip ), born 27 Nov 1722, in near Sinsheim, Palatinate, 1,25 7,8 christened 30 Nov 1722, in Sinsheim Lutheran, died 10 Apr 1799, buried in Frederick County, 3 3 3 Maryland. Occupation: Cooper. Religion: Lutheran. He married Elisabeth Philipa (Philipena) LIES 3 1 (LEASE) 27 Dec 1743, in Lititz Moravian, Lititz, Pennsylvania. Elisabeth Philipa (Philipena) LIES 3,8 3,8 (LEASE) was born about 15 Aug 1721, died 15 Apr 1800, in Frederick County, Maryland. Moved to Germany Township, York County, Pennsylvania sometime before 1764. Moved to Frederick County, Maryland ca 1785. Sons Jacob and Michael also went to Frederick County. Marriage from Lititz, Pennsylvania Moravian records; will at Frederick Reformed Church in Frederick. A cooper in Frederick Co. PA militia 1782. Middle Plantation north of Frederick near Adam Link (deed to Nicholas Sponseller 1799). Andreas and Elizabetha Spanseiler were sponsors at the baptism of Andreas Bender, son of Valentin and Magdalena, on April 7, 1771, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Germany Township, Pennsylvania. Andreas and Elizabetha Spanseiler were sponsors at the baptism of Elizabetha Miller, daughter of Peter and Elizbeth Miller, on June 18, 1765, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Germany Township, Pennsylvania. Andreas and Elizabetha Spanseiler were sponsors at the baptism of Elisabetha Schaun, daughter of Isaac and Margaretha, on January 31, 1767, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Germany Township, Pennsylvania.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Michael served in the Revolution. 8 March 1785. Michael Sponseiler born March 11, 1738 in Lancaster, in Pennsylvania. Married Maria Hartaffel in 1771, with whom he had only 1 son and 1 daughter, of whom the daughter died, but the son is alive. Died of a ferverous disease the 7th, aged 47 years, less 4 days. Children of Michael SPONSAILER and Anna Maria HARTAFFEL: i. Elizabeth SPONSAILER, born 23 Oct 1771, in Lancaster County, 33 Pennsylvania, christened in Moravian Church, Lititz, Lancaster County, 9 Pennsylvania, died before 1785. 33 Jacob SPONSAILER, born 7 Mar 1774, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, christened in Moravian Church, Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died before 3 1820.

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7. George SPONSAILER ((Hans) Jacob , Hans Philip ), born 16 Nov 1739, christened 25 Nov 7,10 3 3 1739, in Old Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA, died 1828. He married Margaret ____ 1774. George farmed near Littlestown in Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, next to Thomas Bittle, who was a witness to George's will. On August 15, 1784, George Spannseiler and his wife, Margaret, were witnesses to the baptism of John George Baehr, son of Issac and Anna Maria Baehr, at Christ Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Sponsors at George's baptism were Joh. Michael Beyerle and wife Anna Catarina. Children of George SPONSAILER and Margaret ____: i. ii. iii. iv. Elizabeth SPONSAILER. She married Valentine GUISE (or GRISE). Catherine SPONSAILER. 3 3 Louisa SPONSAILER, born 1783. She married GUISE. Rachel SPONSAILER, born 24 Oct 1788, in Germany Township, Adams County, 34 34 Pennsylvania, died 15 May 1872, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried in 34 Sacred Heart Cemetery, Conewago Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. She 3,34 married Francis Joseph SMITH 22 Feb 1819, in Sacred Heart Church, Conewago 34 Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Francis Joseph SMITH was born about 34 1788, in Germany, died 28 Feb 1863, in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, 34 Pennsylvania, buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Conewago Township, Adams 34 County, Pennsylvania. George SPONSAILER.

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller grandchildren namely Catharine Bier, Rebecca Bier, and Henry Bier the sum of one hundred pounds current money and that the property which I have devised to him shall be liable to and chargeable with the payment of the same Catharine and Rebecca to receive their portions when they respectively arrive at the age of sixteen years and Henry to receive his portion when he shall arrive to the age of twenty one years. I also give and devise untoy said son John Miller &amp; his heirs and assigns my house clock after the decease of my wife Catharine. Fifthly, It is my will and desire that my Executors shall sell to the best advantage at publick sale or as soon as they shal deem it proper after my decease all my ral and personal Estate not herein before devised (except the choice of two beds, two tables, six chairs &amp; one ten plate, stove and pipe and the choice of as much of my household &amp; kitchen furniture as my wife Catharine may want for her own private use during her natural life which I give &amp; bequeath to her accordingly, and the monies arising from such sales, together with all monies due me on Bond, note, or book account I give and bequeath to be equall divided between all my children namely George Miller, John Miller, Elizabeth Mantz and Catharine Baker their heirs and assigns share &amp; share alike. Sixthly and lastly, I constitute &amp; appoint my beloved wife Catharine and my beloved son John Miller Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills and bequests by me at any time heretofore made or executed ratifying &amp; confirming this and none other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this twenty third day of October in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and ten. Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said Jacob as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence and all in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. Jacob Miller (seal) witnesses: Henry Steiner Jacob Shriver Lawr. Brengle Whereas I Jacob Miller of Frederick County &amp; state of Maryland have made and duly executed my last will and testament in writing bearing date the twenty third day October Eighteen hundred and ten, which said last will and testament and every clause bequest and evise therein contained, I do hereby ratify and confirm (saving and excepting such clauses bequests &amp; devises therein mentioned as are by me herein after revoked and made void) and being desirious of making some alterations therein do therefore hereby make this my codicil which I will &amp; direct shall be taken and held as a part of my said last will and Testament in form following (that is to say). Whereas in my said last will and testament I gave and devised to my son George Miller and to his heirs 12

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller and assigns forever the house and lott wherein he now resides situate lying and being in Patrick Street, Frederick Town with all the appurtenances thereunto beloning subject to the right of dower of my wife Catharine during her natural life and being of opinion that under all circumstances the devise made to my son George Miller is more than his share of my estate ought to be - therefore my will and devise is and do hereby order and direct that my said son George Miller do and shall well truly pay or cause to be paid to my daughter Elizabeth Mantz widow of David Mantz, decd., the full and just sum one hundred and fifty pounds current money within two years after my decease which said sum I give &amp; bequeath to my said Daughter Elizabeth Mantz and to her heirs and assigns forever over ad above such part of my estate as she will be entitled to by virtue of my aforesaid Last will and testament and I further order and direct that the property devised to my said George shall be answerable for the payment of the aforesaid legacy ot my Daughter Elizabeth Mantz and not to be released from such liability until the said legacy is fully paid and satisfied. In witness whereof I have hereuto set my hand and affixed my seal this sixth day of November eighteen hundred &amp; ten. page 146 and 147 missing from the old will book. Children of Anna Catherine SPONSAILER and Jacob MILLER: 23 i. ii. Elisabeta Magdalena MILLER, born 15 Apr 1764, in Lancaster County, 10 Pennsylvania. 31 Jacob MILLER, born 2 Dec 1765, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died 13 31 Mar 1786, in Frederick County, Maryland. Jacob died of a chest disease which began 15 years ago as he was recovering from smallpox. 35 Catharina MILLER, born 13 Feb 1768, in Frederick County, Maryland. 31 Henrich MILLER, born 4 Sep 1770, died 24 Mar 1795, in Frederick County, 31 Maryland. Henrich died from an illness which developed from taking cold. 35 Johan Georg MILLER, born 7 May 1773, christened 23 May 1773, in 35 Monocacy Lutheran Church, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. Sponsors at Johan Georg's baptism were Martin Waltz and Catharina Eberlin, wife of Joh. Georg Eberle. 35 Anna Margareth MILLER, born 22 Aug 1775, christened 29 Oct 1775, in 35 Monocacy Lutheran Church, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, died 11 Aug 31 1785, in Frederick County, Maryland. She married UNNAMED ____. Sponsors at Anna Margareth's baptism were Jacob and Margreth Bens. Anna Margareth died of a high fever. 35 Anna Maria MILLER, born 9 Dec 1777, christened 11 Jan 1778, in Monocacy 35 Lutheran Church, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, died 3 Feb 1805, in 31 36,37 Frederick County, Maryland. She married Philip BIER Jr. 11 Nov 1798, in 31 Frederick County, Maryland. Sponsors at Anna Maria's baptism were Martin and Barbara Welz (Waltz). 13

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10. Anna Margreta SPONSELLER (SPANSELER) ((Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 17 May 1,19 1,19 1743, christened 22 May 1743, in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA. She married Issac SHOWN. Witnesses to baptism were John Geo. Sponseiler and Anna Morgenstern. According to &quot;Records of St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover, Pennsylvania 1741-1831&quot;, sponsors at the baptism were John Geo. Spengel and his wife, Anna Margreta. Recorded by David Candler. Children of Anna Margreta SPONSELLER (SPANSELER) and Issac SHOWN: i. Johannes SHOWN, born 15 Feb 1764, christened 25 Feb 1764, in St. John's 41 Evangelical Lutheran Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Sponsors at Johannes' baptism were Joh. Schaun, Sen., and Anna Maria. 41 Elisabetha SHOWN, born 30 Nov 1766, christened 31 Jan 1767, in St. John's 41 Lutheran Church, Germany Township, Adams County. Sponsors at Elisabetha's baptism were Andreas Spanseiler and Elisabeth.

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller 11. George SPONSELLER Jr. ((Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 12 May 1751, christened 12 20 Jun 1751, in Christ Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 8 Nov 1828, in 3,7 3,42 Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He married Margaret (or Mary) MYRISE. Margaret (or 43 Mary) MYRISE was born 10 Nov 1755, died 10 Aug 1840, in Germany Township, Adams County, 43,44 43 Pennsylvania, buried in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA. His sponsors at baptism at Christ Reformed Church were Johan and Anna Maria Lehman. Moved from farm near Littlestown, PA to Columbiana Co., Ohio in 1802. Margaret died in Mt. Joy Twp. Witnesses at George's baptism were John and Anna Maria Leman. George and Marg. Spanseiler were sponsors at the baptism of twins Anne and Matthy McGoon of Mary and Marg. on October 5, 1783 and at the baptism of Willm. McGoon of Mary and Marg. on October 5, 1783, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Germany Twp., PA. George's will was written November 5, 1821 in Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania; probated November 3, 1828. Executors were his wife and son. Witnesses were John Weikert and Thomas Bittle. Will mentions George's land adjoining that of Thomas Bittle. Children of George SPONSELLER Jr. and Margaret (or Mary) MYRISE: i. ii. iii. Ann SPONSELLER, born 13 Feb 1780. 3 William SPONSELLER, born 23 Feb 1782. 3 Louisa SPONSELLER, born 15 Aug 1783, christened 5 Oct 1783, in St. John's 45,46 Evangelical Lutheran Church, Germany Twp., PA. Sponsor at Louisa's baptism was Louisa Sponseiler. 3 George SPONSELLER III, born 29 Mar 1786. 3 Rachel SPONSELLER, born 24 Oct 1788, christened 22 Mar 1789, in St. John's 45,47 Evangelical Lutheran Church, Germany Twp., PA. She married Franciscus 45,48 Joseph SMITH 22 Feb 1819, in Conewago Sacred Heart Basilica, Conewago 45 Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Sponsor at Rachel's baptism was Jul. Dotterin. Elizabeth SPONSELLER Catharine SPONSELLER Louis SPONSELLER.

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12. Frederick SPONSELLER ((Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 17 Oct 1760, in York (now 3,21 3,22 Adams) County, Pennsylvania, died 15 Nov 1837, in Columbiana County, Ohio, buried in North 3 7 49 Lima, Beaver County, Ohio. Occupation: Carpenter. He married Julianna DOTTERER before Apr 22 3,49,50 1787. Julianna DOTTERER was born 22 Apr 1768, in York County, Pennsylvania, died 13 Nov 3,50 3 1845, in Columbiana County, Ohio, buried in North Lima, Ohio. Found who I believe to be Frederick Sponseller in the 1800 census for Adams County, Pennsylvania 16

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller census page number 514, in Germany Township. Living in household were 3 males under 10, 1 male age 26 to 45, 4 females under 10 and 1 female age 26 to 45. Taxed in Germany Township 1799; family file at AHS; Littlestown to Columbiana County, Ohio in 1802. Moved to Beaver Township in Columbiana County. Julianna's brothers, Frederick and Michael Dutterer, went with them. They were among the first settlers in that part of Ohio. The first election in Beaver Township was held in 1811, and Frederick was one of the three judges of the election, He was also elected Trustee. Frederick and Juliana Sponseiler were sponsors at the baptism of Joh. Fridr. Dotterer, son of Michael and Elisabeth, on September 2, 1798, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Germany Township, York (now Adams) County, Pennsylvania. Frederick bought 212.9 acres in Beaver Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, from his father-in-law, Conrad Dotterer, for $425.80. They moved to Ohio in 1802. List of property when he died included 27 lathes. Text of will: ..weak in body..To s. Henry Sponseller 30 A of land in Trum Co., part of lot 24 in the southeast corner of Canfield Twp., on the east side of said lot by a line parallel with the eastern boundary of said lot and the $205 he received of me. To s. Frederick Sponsiller 109A of land in Trum Co., part of lot 24 in the southeast corner of Canfield Twp., which I own with the exception of the 30A devised to s. Henry above mentioned. To my s. Andrew Sponsiller the farm on which I reside, it being the remaining part of my R E that I have on the east half of section No. 26. Tp. 13, range 2 Columbiana Co., Ohio. Bounded as follows - on east by the section line on south by land which I have conveyed to my s. George Sponsiller, on west by middle line of said section, on north by land owned by George Condo estimated at 150 A subject to rights hereinafter bequeathed. Wf Juliana to have keep and small house wherein I now reside, certain other specified rights and certain P P. Andrew to render certain specified services. Wf to have $50 out of first money. Son Frederick to pay $350 in 4 annual payments and Andrew $1200 - said sums to be liens on property bequeathed to them. To dau Elizabeth Forney $300. To dau Peggy Koohler $300. To dau Catherine Fauknaught, $281, $19 having been pd (spelled Fausnaught - in another place). To s. Conrad Sponseler $45, $255 having been pd. To dau Juliana Shellinger $265, $35 having been pd her. To my grandch Sophia Hahn, Henry Hahn and john Hahn, ch and legal heirs of my dec'd dau Mary Hahn formerly Mary Sponsiler $300, $100 to each when 21 yrs of ae. Debts to be pd. Bequests to daus, Conrad and grandch to be pd first. My sons John Sponsiller, Michael Sponsiller and George Sponsiller have rec'd their share in my life time, hence not named in bequests. To wf Juliana a chest and a brass clock no included above. Exs John Elsa and Lewis Ruhlman. 14 Sept 1837, &quot;signed in German&quot; George Sponsieler; Wit - John Elser, George condo. (George must be error by clerk in copying - note by editor). CODICIL - I Frederick Sponsiller - to Andrew large &quot;waggon&quot;, 14 Sept 1837 (signed in German) Frederick Sponsiller; probated 17

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Nov term 1837; filed in Trumbull Co. July 12, 1838. (9-230 to 232) May 1838. Children of Frederick SPONSELLER and Julianna DOTTERER: 28 i. ii. John SPONSELLER, born 7 Aug 1789, in York (now Adams) County, 7,21,51 7,50 Pennsylvania, died 29 Aug 1874, in Stark County, Ohio. 52 Anna Maria SPONSELLER, born 14 Jan 1792, christened 6 May 1792, in 53 Christ Church, Littlestown, PA. Sponsor at baptism at Christ Church was grandmother, Juliana Reiff Dotterer. 3,54 Michael SPONSELLER, born 17 Jan 1794, in Pennsylvania, died 6 Mar 1874, 3,22 in Crawford County, Ohio. 3 Henry SPONSELLER, born 1 Mar 1796. 3 7 Mary Margaret SPONSELLER, born 4 Apr 1798, died before 1838. 18,55 Catherine SPONSELLER, born 24 May 1802, in Pennsylvania, died 23 Jun 55 1877, in Beaver Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, buried in Weiland Private 55 Cemetery, North Lima, Allen County, Ohio. She married John Jacob 50,55 56 56 FOSNAUGHT Jr. 1820. John Jacob FOSNAUGHT Jr. was born 1794, died 55 Dec 1849, in Mahoning County, Ohio. 3,57 George SPONSELLER, born 1 Dec 1805, in Columbiana County, Ohio, died 3,57 16 Apr 1886, in Stark County, Ohio. 3 Elizabeth (Betsy) SPONSELLER, born 28 Apr 1807. 58 Frederick SPONSELLER, born about 1809, in Pennsylvania, died before 59 1880. 3,60 Conrad SPONSELLER, born 1810, in North Lima, Mahoning County, Ohio. Andrew SPONSELLER, born about 28 Jan 1812, in Mahoning County, 61,62 62 Ohio, died 17 Jan 1899, in New London, Huron County, Ohio. Juliana SPONSELLER. She married SHILLINGER.

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13. Catherine SPONSELLER ((Hans) George , Hans Philip ), died Jul 1831, in McSherrystown, 3,23 Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover Bor., York Co., 3 3,63 63 PA. She married George Martin REINECKER about 1760. George Martin REINECKER was born 3,23,63 23 Jun 1739, in Opingen, Germany, died 30 Aug 1822, in McSherrystown, Adams County, 3,63,64 Pennsylvania, buried in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hanover, York County, 3,64 Pennsylvania. Information from Rand-Reinecker Genealogy, which gives 10 children. George was an innkeeper in McSherrystown. George was of McSherrystown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, when his will was written on May 22, 1820. It was probated on August 7, 1822. Executors were Daniel Eyster (who later renounced) and Nicholas Ginter. Witnesses were David Mellinger and John Kreighton. In addition to his wife and children, George also mentions a grandson, George Reinecker. George made bequests to his daughters, 18

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Elizabeth and Susanah as long as they didn't cohabit with their husbands. Children of Catherine SPONSELLER and George Martin REINECKER: i. 37 ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Catharine REINECKER, born in York County, Pennsylvania. She married 23 Adam STULL. 23 Mary REINECKER, born 1775, in Pennsylvania, died 25 Dec 1841, in Knox 23 Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. 65 Elizabeth REINECKER. She married John OLBOLD. 65 Susannah REINECKER. She married George OBERBAUGH. 65 Jacob REINECKER, died before 7 Aug 1822. Leonard REINECKER, died 1845, in Freedom Township, York County, 23 Pennsylvania.

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16. Henry SPONSELLER ((Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born about 1778, died 21 Mar 1836, in 3,24 3 Mountjoy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He married Louisa ____. Louisa ____ was born 54 3 about 1785, in Pennsylvania, died about 1861. Henry died at age 60 or more. Went from Germany Twp. to Mt. Pleasant Twp., Adams Co. about 1800; stone house near White Hall built 1809. Farm on Hickory Road between Two Taverns and White Hall; St. John's Church records. Male first names which have become traditional in the Sponseller family are George, Frederick, Michael, Andrew, John and Henry. Almost every family used these names. The inventory of Henry's estate was filed on April 12, 1836. The estate included 3 horses, a black cow, a brindle cow, a red cow, a black cow and large heifer, 12 head of sheep, assorted hogs, axes, irons, pots, buckets, &quot;cupboard and contents&quot;, 6 beds, stove clock, chest and chairs, potatoes, oats and corn and sundries. In 1850, Louisa was living with her son, Joseph, and his family in Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. May have lived in Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, in 1860 with unmarried daughters Elizabeth and Maria. Louisa is listed as Catharine (?). (HN 260) Children of Henry SPONSELLER and Louisa ____: 39 i. ii. Samuel SPONSELLER, born about 26 Apr 1797, died 1 Jan 1869. 59 Elizabeth SPONSELLER, born about 1804, in Pennsylvania. Elizabeth lived with her widowed brother-in-law, Henry Jacoby (husband of her sister, Martha), in 1880. 54,69,71 Elias SPONSELLER, born 29 Aug 1809, in Pennsylvania, died 8 May 69,70,71 1882. 3,61 72 Henry SPONSELLER Jr., born 1810, in Pennsylvania, died about 1891. Jacob SPONSELLER, born about 6 Dec 1812, in Mt. Joy Township, Adams 73,74 75 County, Pennsylvania, died 28 Feb 1894. 3,54 Rebecca SPONSELLER, born about 1813, in Pennsylvania. 58 45 Maria SPONSELLER, born about 1820, in Pennsylvania, died 23 Dec 1877. Unmarried; lived with sister, Elizabeth, near White Hall. Maria lived with the family of her sister, Martha Jacoby, in 1870. 20

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller HERBSTER was born 29 Jun 1794, in Frederick County, Maryland, christened 11 Aug 1794, in 98 3 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, died 30 Mar 1885, 21 buried in Rowland Cemetery, Canton, Ohio. Sponsors at Johannes' baptism were Joh. and An. Mar. Weikert. Moved from Adams County, Pennsylvania to Columbiana County, Ohio. This move occurred around 1804 or 1805. (Another source says this move occurred in 1802. ) He lived with his parents until he became of age. When John came of age, he returned to Pennsylvania and worked for his uncle for two years. He then returned to Ohio where he went into business and the story is that he lost his shirt. He settled in Canton, Stark County, Ohio about 1816. He acquired an almost unbelievable amount of land in Seneca and Stark Counties in Ohio. (Marion E. Sponseller's typescript says that John engaged in a mercantile enterprise, which failed. Later, he owned 1300 acres in Stark, Seneca and Wyandot Counties, which he divided among his children.) John took up land from the United States Government, with the deed being signed by President James Madison. It came to be known as the Sponseller Homestead, and was located south of Canton on the Waynesburg Road.,,,,,, Lived in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio in 1850. John was a farmer with real estate valued at $8,000. John and Catherine were still in Canton Township in 1870. Sons Henry, Abraham and David lived close by. John and Catherine, with their son, David, and his wife, Elizabeth, were still in Canton in 1860. Catherine was a native of Maryland, but lived in Washington Township, Stark County, Ohio at the time of her marriage to John. Catherine's family came to Ohio in 1814. Catherine lived with her son, David, after the death of her husband. Children of John SPONSELLER and Catherine Elisabeth HERBSTER: 54 i. ii. Frederick SPONSELLER, born 11 Nov 1815, in Canton Township, Stark County, 7,50,99 7,50 Ohio, died 4 May 1898, in Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio. 21 Mary SPONSELLER, born in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio, died 99 21 before 1904. She married Henry HOUTZ 15 Jun 1837, in Canton Township, 7,100 Stark County, Ohio. Abraham SPONSELLER, born 8 Oct 1820, in Canton Township, Stark County, 7,21,97 7,21 Ohio, died 27 Aug 1899, in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. John SPONSELLER, born 22 Jan 1827, in Canton Township, Stark County, 3,21 7,21 Ohio, died 3 May 1901, in Venice Township, Seneca County, Ohio. Catherine SPONSELLER, born 4 Aug 1829, in Canton Township, Stark County, 21,101 99,101 Ohio, died 8 Jun 1894, in Seneca County, Ohio. Julia Ann SPONSELLER, born 4 Jun 1824, in Canton Township, Stark County, 21,102 102 Ohio, died 5 Jan 1891, in Osnaburg Township, Stark County, Ohio. She 7,100,102 married Isaac ZELLER 23 Dec 1845, in Canton Township, Stark County, 26

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29. Michael SPONSELLER (Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 17 Jan 1794, in 3,54 Pennsylvania, christened 4 May 1794, in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Germany Twp., 45,103 3,22 18 PA, died 6 Mar 1874, in Crawford County, Ohio, buried in Roop Cemetery, Bucyrus, Ohio. 54 22 Occupation: Farmer. He married (1) Susanna MENTZER in Columbia County, Ohio. Susanna 3 MENTZER was born 31 Dec 1797, in Washington County, Maryland, died 6 Oct 1858, in Crawford 3,22 22 18 County, Ohio, buried in Roop Cemetery, Bucyrus, Ohio. He married (2) Maria HATTEN. Maria 22 HATTEN died 1881. Sponsors at Michael's baptism were Michl. Dottera and Elis. Deiserin, single. Moved from Adams County, Pennsylvania near Littlestown to Columbiana County, Ohio in 1802. In 1832, Michael and Susanna moved to Crawford County, Ohio, where they were among the earliest settlers. In 1850, Michael and his family lived in Liberty Township, Crawford County, Ohio (HN 1240). Michael was a farmer with property valued at $3,000. In 1860, a widowed Michael lived in Liberty Township next door to his son, Emanuel. In 1870, Michael lived in Liberty Township, Crawford County, Ohio with his son, Emanuel (HN 266). Another son, Samuel, lived next door. Children of Michael SPONSELLER and Susanna MENTZER: i. 60 ii. iii. Elizabeth SPONSELLER, born 1818, died 1881. She married George EMERY 7,100 21 Aug 1836, in Crawford County, Ohio. Spelled &quot;Sponceller&quot; in the IGI. 7,61 John SPONSELLER, born 16 Dec 1819, in Columbiana County, Ohio, died 17 7 Feb 1877. 7 7 Susanna SPONSELLER, born 20 Jan 1822, died 17 Apr 1903. She married 3 7,100 Martin R. BROWN 28 Dec 1843, in Crawford County, Ohio. Martin R. 7 7 BROWN was born 1 Mar 1822, died 23 Jun 1875. Lived in Dixon, Indiana. 3,61 3 Juliana SPONSELLER, born about 1824, in Ohio, died before 1909. 7,54,61 George SPONSELLER, born 2 Jul 1826, in Columbiana County, Ohio, died 5 7 Feb 1894. 7,54 7 Frederick SPONSELLER, born 18 Sep 1828, in Ohio, died 1 Jan 1900. Lived in Crawford County, Ohio. 27

31. Mary Margaret SPONSELLER (Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 4 Apr 1798, 45,106 christened 10 Jun 1798, in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Germany Twp., PA, died before 7 3 1838. She married (1) John HAHN. John HAHN was born 1785, in Baltimore, Maryland. She married 3 (2) John COLER (CULLER) in North Lima, Ohio. John COLER (CULLER) was born 1795, in 3 3 Maryland, died 1852. Mary and John Hahn had three children. Mary and John Coler had six children. Sponsors for Mary's baptism were her parents. Children of Mary Margaret SPONSELLER and John HAHN: 67 i. ii. iii. Sophia HAHN, born 21 Jan 1816, in Ohio, died 1898. 7 7 Henry HAHN, born 1817, died about 1897. 7 7 John HAHN, born 1819, died after 1889.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller 32. George SPONSELLER (Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 1 Dec 1805, in 3,57 3,57 54 Columbiana County, Ohio, died 16 Apr 1886, in Stark County, Ohio. Occupation: Brick maker. He 7 3,57 57 married (1) FORNEY. He married (2) Elizabeth HERBSTER 2 Nov 1834, in Stark County, Ohio. 57,107 Elizabeth HERBSTER was born 18 Jan 1804, in Frederick County, Maryland, christened 1 Jul 1804, 107 in Krider's Lutheran Church, Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland, died 13 Jul 1842, in Stark 57 3 County, Ohio. He married (3) Leah CLEMENS about 1843, in Ohio. Leah CLEMENS was born about 3,54 3 1810, in Ohio, died 1880. George had 12 children by both marriages. Goerge moved to Stark County, Ohio around 1840. In 1850, George and Leah, and their family lived in Paris Township, Stark County, Ohio (HN 21). They were still there in 1860 and in 1870 (HN 93). According to a family group sheet of Mrs. W. C. Dixson, George was born December 26, 1804. Children of George SPONSELLER and FORNEY: 68 i. Andrew SPONSELLER, born about 1830, in Ohio,

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Children of Conrad SPONSELLER and Nancy SEACHRIST: 72 i. ii. Jesse SPONSELLER, born about 1831, in Ohio. 7,54 Caroline SPONSELLER, born about 1833, in Ohio. She married Simon 7,60 110 ROMINGER 26 Dec 1852, in Mahoning County, Ohio. Caroline was living with her parents in 1860. She is listed in her father's household as Caroline Sponseller. Rhoninger in Ohio marriage records. Maria Catherine SPONSELLER, born 28 Feb 1836, in Beaver Township, 54,100 Columbiana County, Ohio. 7,54 Harriett SPONSELLER, born about 1838, in Ohio. She married Christian 7,60 110 LIPPLY 12 Sep 1858, in Mahoning County, Ohio. Lived Beaver Township, Mahoning County, Ohio. Spelled Laipple in Ohio marriage records. 7,54 7 Henry SPONSELLER, born 22 Oct 1840, in Ohio, died 31 Aug 1921. 61 Hannah SPONSELLER, born about 1842, in Ohio. 7,54 Anna R. SPONSELLER, born about 1845, in Ohio. She married Noah 7,60 7,110 RAPP 4 Dec 1864, in Mahoning County, Ohio. Lived North Lima, Ohio. 7,61 60 John SPONSELLER, born about 1846, in Ohio. Occupation: Carpenter. Lived in Columbiana County, Ohio. 7,54 7 Josephus F. SPONSELLER, born 19 Apr 1847, in Ohio, died 16 Sep 1921. 60 7 Occupation: Minister of the Lutheran church. He married Sarah MILLER 11 Aug 110 7 1870, in Mahoning County, Ohio. Sarah MILLER was born 9 Feb 1847, died 24 7 Sep 1901. Joseph was living with his parents in 1870. He is listed as being &quot;at school&quot;. Lived in Columbiana County, Ohio. 7,61 Jacob SPONSELLER, born about 1851, in Ohio. Jacob was living with his parents in 1870. Lived in Columbiana County, Ohio. 36. Andrew SPONSELLER (Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born about 28 Jan 1812, in 61,62 62 Mahoning County, Ohio, died 17 Jan 1899, in New London, Huron County, Ohio. Occupation: 61 61,111 Farmer. He married Elizabeth MENTZER. Elizabeth MENTZER was born about 9 May 1811, in 112 112,113 113 Ohio, died 9 Nov 1889, buried in Nova Cemetery, Ashland County, Ohio. Andrew and his family lived in Mifflin Township, Ashland County, Ohio in 1850 (HN 55). Andrew and his family lived in Troy Township, Ashland County, Ohio in 1860. Andrew was a farmer with real estate valued at $7,000 (HN 385). (Listed as Andrew Sponceller). Andrew was living with his daughter, Lucinda Wolf, and her family in Troy Township in 1870 (HN 101). Elizabeth was living with her daughter, Hannah Detrow, and her family in 1870. She lived with her daughter, Harriet Tedrow, and her family in 1880. Her marital status is given as divorced in the 1880 census. 31

37. Mary REINECKER (Catherine SPONSELLER , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 1775, in 23 23 Pennsylvania, died 25 Dec 1841, in Knox Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, buried in St. 23 23 23 Michael's Lutheran Cemetery, Columbiana County, Ohio. She married John THOMAS about 1790. 23 23 John THOMAS was born 1775, in Pennsylvania, died 21 Feb 1840, in Stark County, Ohio. Children of Mary REINECKER and John THOMAS: i. John A. THOMAS, born Feb 1801, in Pennsylvania, died in Elkhart, Indiana. 23 23 He married Elizabeth MATHIAS 11 Jun 1829, in Stark County, Ohio. Elizabeth 23 MATHIAS was born 1804, in Pennsylvania.

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39. Samuel SPONSELLER (Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born about 26 Apr 1797, died 1 69,70 69,70,122 Jan 1869, buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 54 3,94 Occupation: Farmer. He married Lydia Ann SNYDER. Lydia Ann SNYDER was born 1 Mar 1805, 58,94 in Pennsylvania, christened 12 Mar 1805, in Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams County, 94 69,70 Pennsylvania, died 29 Jan 1873, buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, 69,122 Pennsylvania. The 1850 Federal Census shows Samuel and family living in Mount Joy Township, Adams county, Pennsylvania, dwelling number 58, family number 59. Samuel is shown as a farmer with real estate valued at $1,200. The census also indicates that he was blind. The family is shown as follows: Samuel, age 51 Lydia, age 40 Isabel, age 20 Levi, age 16, Carpenter Eli, age 11 Aully(?), age 13 Jonas, age 6 Oliver, age 4 Some of the Sponseller children may have left home early to work on other farms and are hard to trace. Samuel and Lydia were said to have had 12 children, by one reference. Samuel Sponsler is named in the 1860 census of Mt. Joy Twp. of Adams County. The 1860 census shows Samuel living in Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, page 446, dwelling number 264, family number 301: Samuel Sponceler, age 59, farmer Lydia, age 50 Aquilla, age 20 Oliver, age 13, school in year Joseph, age 10 May have been called &quot;Fanny&quot;. A widowed Lydia lived in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvnaia in 1870. Her son, Joseph (listed as Josiah), lived with her (HN 23). Children of Samuel SPONSELLER and Lydia Ann SNYDER: i. Noah SPONSELLER, born 17 Nov 1830, christened 18 Apr 1831, in Christ 93 Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, died 8 Aug 1837, in Adams 44,123 County, Pennsylvania. Sponsor at Noah's baptism was his grandfather, Henry 33

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40. Elias SPONSELLER (Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 29 Aug 1809, in 54,69,71 69,70,71 Pennsylvania, died 8 May 1882, buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams 69,122 3,54 3,71 County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: Wagon maker, Farmer. He married Sarah Mira WEIKERT 44 16 Jan 1834, in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Sarah Mira WEIKERT was born 5 Jan 1813, in 54,71,76 70,71,76 Pennsylvania, died 5 Jul 1880, buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, 69,76,122 Pennsylvania. Prosperous farmers near White Hall in Mt. Pleasant Twp.; land from Ludwig and Mary Sheely 1834; executor of father's estate; Christ Reformed Church; children from Weikert Genealogy by Edward L. Weikert, Jr. at AHS; also census 1850 and church records. Elias was the executor of his father's estate. Elias and his family are found in the 1850 U.S. census living in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania: Elias, age 40, Farmer, value of real estate $3,500 Sarah, age 38 Amanda J., age 16 Sarah E. age 14 Maryan, age 12 Fietta L., age 10 Lydia C., age 6 William, age 3 Eddmund, age 6 months Adam Carle, age 20 Elias and his family were still living in Mount Pleasant (Square Corner) in the 1860 U. S. census. Elias, age 50, farmer, vlue of real estate $7000, personal property $1200 Sarah, age 48 Sarah, age 21 Mary, 34

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller 41. Henry SPONSELLER Jr. (Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 1810, in Pennsylvania, 72 72 44 died about 1891. He married Rachel SNYDER 11 Oct 1831, in Adams County, Pennsylvania. 72 Rachel SNYDER was born 1812, in Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 7 Mar 1905, in 72 Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Henrey was from Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania at the time of his marriage to Rachel. They were married by the Rev. Samuel Gutelius. Henry and his family lived in Washington Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania in 1860. He and Rachel were still in Washington Township in 1870 and in 1880. Rachel was from Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania at the time of her marriage to Henry. Mrs. Rachel Sponsler, widow of Henry Sponsler, and the oldest resident of Waynesboro died last Tuesday morning at her residence. She was in her 93rd year. Mrs. Sponsler was concious to the last, but for the last week was unable to articulate distinctly owing to a slight stroke of paralysis a week ago affecting her tongue. Death resulted from the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Sponsler was born near Littlestown, this county, in 1812, the daughter of Frederick Snyder. About 70 years ago she and her family removed to Antietam Juntion, south of Waynesboro. Her husband died about 14 years ago. - The Gettysburg Compiler, March 15, 1905 Children of Henry SPONSELLER Jr. and Rachel SNYDER: i. ii. Louisa SPONSELLER, born 8 Nov 1832, christened 6 Jan 1833, in St. 126 Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, York County, PA. 126 Cevilla Clarissa SPONSELLER, born 11 Nov 1834, christened 21 Dec 1834, in 126 St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA. Also in records of St. John's Lutheran Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania as Sevilla Terrissa, christened 25 December 1854. 61,93 Hetty SPONSELLER, born 24 May 1837, in Pennsylvania, christened 6 Aug 93 1837, in Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA. 126 Mary Ann SPONSELLER, born 2 Jul 1840, christened 21 Sep 1840, in St. 126 Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA \. 61 Amanda SPONSELLER, born about 1846, in Pennsylvania.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Adams County, Pennsylvania. Hester (Esther) Catherine SHEELY was born 9 Apr 1813, in 141,146,147 Pennsylvania, christened 31 May 1813, in Emanuel Reformed Church, Hanover, York County, 147 146 Pennsylvania, died 11 Nov 1857, buried in Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams County, 146 61 Pennsylvania. He married (3) Catherine ____. Catherine ____ was born about 22 Apr 1823, in 59,73 73 Pennsylvania, died 1 Jun 1882, buried in St. Luke's Reformed Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant Township, 73 Adams County, Pennsylvania. Jacob was from Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania at the time of his marriage to Lucy Clapsaddle. Jacob and Hester were married by the Rev. J. Sechler. They were both from Adams County, Pennsylvania at the time of their marriage. Jacob and Catherine (his third wife) are found in the 1860 U. S. census living in Mount Pleasant (Square Corner P.O.), Adams County, Pennsylvania: Jacob, age 46, Farmer, value of real estate $2000, value of personal property $500 Catharine, age 36 (could not read or write) Maria, age 17 (daughter of Jacob and Lucy Elizabeth Clapsaddle) Andrew, age 7 Charlotte, age 6 Amos, age 4 In 1870, Jacob and Catherine, their son, John, and Jacob's daughter, Charlotte, still lived in Mt. Pleasant (HN 260). In 1880, Jacob, Catherine and John were still in Mt. Pleasant. Buried at New Oxford Cemetery according to Adams County Register of Deaths. Cause of death was old age. Lucy was from Berwick Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania at the time of her marriage to Jacob. Lucy evidently died in giving birth to Jacob Henry. A John and Mary Clapsaddle were living next door to Jacob Sponseller and his third wife, Catherine, in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1870. Their ages are given as 69 and 71 respectively. Sponsors at Esther's baptism were her parents. In the 1850 census, Hester is shown, with her son, James, as a second family living in the same dwelling as her brother, Andrew, and his family. They were living in Mount Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania (dwelling number 79, family number 82). Her other children are not listed and it is not known if they were not home when the census taker came, or if they had died young. On May 16, 1895, Deed number 189, entered for record on May 4, 1900 (Book 54, Page 405), the estate of Esther Sponseller conveyed property in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania to Amos Sponseller for $440. Esther had died intestate and James Sheely was the Trustee for the sale of her real estate. The land was auctioned at public sale and Amos' bid of $440 was the highest bid. This 37

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller land was the larger part of a tract of land which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by Patent dated August 31, 1809, granted to Michael Clapsaddle (Patent Book H, vol 2 page 95). Michael died testate and his will was probated August 8, 1843. His executors, Jacob Clapsaddle, Joseph Clapsaddle and David Clapsaddle, sold the land to Daniel Sunday and his wife in a deed dated April 5, 1848. Daniel died testate and he bequeathed the land to his wife, Amy. Amy remarried to John Snyder and sold the land to Esther Sponseller in a deed dated April 5, 1854. Maiden name may have been Herbolt/Harbold. She is buried next to Mary Ann Herbolt at St. Luke's (24 January 1788-17 February 1867). Children of Jacob SPONSELLER and (Lucy) Elizabeth CLAPSADDLE: 92 i. ii. Agnes Elizabeth SPONSELLER, born 26 Sep 1835, in Pennsylvania, died 24 148 Apr 1916, in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 149 Jane Catherine SPONSELLER, born 9 Mar 1837, christened 7 May 1837, in 149 St. Marks German Reformed, Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA. Parents in baptism records given as Jacob Sponnsaler and Luezah Elizabeth. 45,93 Ellenora Elizabeth SPONSELLER, born 12 Jan 1838, christened 30 Oct 1838, 45,93 in Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA. 93 Jacob SPONSELLER, born 6 Dec 1839, christened 13 Jan 1840, in Christ 45,93 Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA. Sponsors at Jacob's baptism were his parents. Anna Maria SPONSELLER, born 5 Feb 1844, in Adams County, 61,126,150 150 Pennsylvania, died 12 Feb 1920, in Midway, Pennsylvania. 126 Jacob Henry SPONSELLER, born 13 Jun 1846, christened 14 Jun 1846, in St. 126 Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, York County, PA.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Pennsylvania, died Oct 1864, buried in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., 156 3 PA. He married Louisa Ann LEONARD 25 Jan 1845, in Conewago Chapel, Edge Grove, Adams 157 54,76 County, Pennsylvania. Louisa Ann LEONARD was born about 31 Jul 1817, in Pennsylvania, died 76 11 Jan 1900, buried in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA ®. Also used name Sponsell. Conewgo Chapel is a Catholic church. It is the oldest church east of the Mississippi and is also known as the &quot;Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus&quot;. According to cemetery records, Joseph was a member of Company B 165 Pennsylvania Infantry. The 1890 Special Veteran's Census lists Louisa, widow of Joseph Sponsller, who was a Private in Company E of the 165th Pennsylvania Infantry. He enlisted on October 16, 1862 and was discharged on July 21, 1863. His widow lived in Littlestown (Germany Township), Adams County, Pennsylvania. Joseph and his family are listed in the 1850 Federal Census living in Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, dwelling number 165, family number 183. Also living with the family are Joseph's mother, Louisa, and his sister, Rebecca. Joseph Sponseller, age 26, Laborer Louisa, age 27 John, age 4 Abraham, age 3 Rosanna, age 1 Catharine, age 4 months Louisa (Joseph's mother), age 65 Rebecca (Joseph's sister), age 37 Joseph and his family are shown in the 1860 Federal Census living in Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, page 21, dwelling number 134, family number 160. Also living with the family are Joseph's mother, Louisa (although her age is given as 66 and was more like 75), and his sister, Rebecca (Louisa and Rebecca are actually enumerated as family number 159 at the same dwelling): Joseph Sponseller, age 42, Laborer, value of personal property $50 Louisa, age 43 John, age 16 Abraham, age 13 Rosannah, age 11 Rebecca, age 11 Mary, age 9 Louisa, age 5 Agnes, age 2 Loreesa Sponseller, age 66 Rebecca, age 48 Louisa lived with her son, John, and his family in Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1880. Children of Joseph SPONSELLER and Louisa Ann LEONARD: 98 i. John Joseph SPONSELLER, born about 31 Aug 1842, in Pennsylvania, died 4 Apr 1922, in Annie M. Warner Hospital, Gettysburg, Adams County, 158 Pennsylvania. Absalom Abraham SPONSELLER, born about 9 May 1844, in 54,76 76 Pennsylvania, died 28 Sep 1913. 3,54 Catherine Roseanna SPONSELLER, born 17 Sep 1848, in Pennsylvania. 61 Rebecca SPONSELLER, born about 1849, in Pennsylvania. She married 157 Andrew HAWK 3 Oct 1869. Andrew was from Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania at the time of his marriage to Rebecca. 39

44. Elizabeth SPONSELLER (Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born about 7 Jul 1834, in 59,77 77 Pennsylvania, died 15 Feb 1889, buried in Grace Church cemetery, Mt. Joy Township, Adams 77 163 County, Pennsylvania. She married James C. SHANEBROOK 13 Jun 1850, in St. James Evangelical 44,45 Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania. James C. SHANEBROOK was born 27 59,163 77,164 Nov 1827, in Pennsylvania, died 6 Jun 1901, in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried 77 59 in Grace Church cemetery, Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: Farmer. Elizabeth and James were both from Mount Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania at the time of their marriage. Elizabeth later lived with Maria. Elizabeth and Maria lived with their sister, Martha Jacoby, and her family in 1870. From Mt. Joy Townhip, Adams County, Pennsylvania. James was in Company C, 202nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War., James and his family lived in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1880. James lived with his daughter, Fannie Smith, and her family in 1900. This census says he was born March 1828. Children of Elizabeth SPONSELLER and James C. SHANEBROOK: i. ii. iii. iv. v. Sarah J. SHANEBROOK, born 1852. 59,152 Jeremiah Johnson SHANEBROOK, born 21 Dec 1852, in Pennsylvania, died 77,163 25 Sep 1880. 163 James R. SHANEBROOK, born 1858. 59 Lydia C. SHANEBROOK, born about 1862, in Pennsylvania. Anna Elizabeth (Annie) SHANEBROOK, born about 29 May 1866, in 59,165 Pennsylvania, died 31 May 1935, in Two Taverns, Mt. Joy Township, Adams 166 County, Pennsylvania, buried in Grace Church cemetery, Mt. Joy Township, 165,166 58,166,167 Adams County, Pennsylvania. She married Samuel E. YOUNG. Samuel 58,165 E. YOUNG was born about 2 Nov 1862, in Pennsylvania, died 5 Apr 1939, in 165,167 Two Taverns, Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried in 165,167 Grace Church cemetery, Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 40

45. Martha SPONSELLER (Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born about 1820, in 61 Pennsylvania. She married Henry JACOBY 3 Nov 1835, in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, 120 59,70 York County, Pennsylvania. Henry JACOBY was born about 21 Dec 1808, in Pennsylvania, died 70 70 21 Oct 1894, buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 59,61 Occupation: Farmer. Henry and Martha were both from Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania at the time of their marriage. The family lived in Mt. Pleasant, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1860. They were still in Mt. Pleasant in 1870. A widowed Henry lived in Mount Pleasant, Adams County, Pennsylvania with his children in 1880. His sister-in-law, Elizabeth Sponseller, age 76, lived with them. Children of Martha SPONSELLER and Henry JACOBY: i. Mandilla JACOBY, born 15 Nov 1836, in Pennsylvania, christened 8 Jan 1837, 94 70 in Christ Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 19 Jun 1882, 70 buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Listed as &quot;Amanda&quot; in the 1880 census. She lived with her father in 1880. 70 70 Margaret JACOBY, born 19 Jan 1839, died 21 Oct 1861, buried in Christ 70 Church Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 61 Catharine JACOBY, born about 1841, in Pennsylvania. 61,94 Lydia Ann Matilda JACOBY, born 13 Mar 1845, in Pennsylvania, christened 94 15 Jun 1845, in Christ Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 114 Julia A. JACOBY, born Oct 1849, in Pennsylvania. Julia lived with her brother, Henry, and his family in 1900. 61 Belinda JACOBY, born about 1849, in Pennsylvania. 59,152 Louisa Claretta JACOBY, born 9 Apr 1853, in Pennsylvania, christened 7 May 1854, in Abbottstown Reformed Church, Abbottstown, Adams County, 152 Pennsylvania. Lived with her father in 1880. Henry Granville JACOBY, born about 10 Jul 1853, in Mt. Pleasant Township, 170,171 Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 4 Jun 1915, in Littlestown, Adams County, 170,171 Pennsylvania. 61 William JACOBY, born about 1855, in Pennsylvania. 59 Calvin JACOBY, born about 1863, in Pennsylvania.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Maryland, died 21 Jun 1870, buried in McKaig Cemetery, Frederick County, Maryland. Occupation: 3 3,184 Shoemaker. He married Catherine GROVE 28 Aug 1813, in New Market, Frederick County, 68,85 12,86,184 12,184 Maryland. Catherine GROVE was born 5 May 1788, in Maryland, died 7 Jan 1856, buried in 12 McKaig Cemetery, Frederick County, Maryland. Sponsors at Johann Adam's baptism were Johann Adam and Catharina Keller. Found in 1850 Maryland census living in District of New Market, County of Frederick, enumerated on August 12, 1850. Adam's age 62, Catherine's age 62. Adam's occupation shoemaker. Value of real estate $380. Census information indicates that Catherine could not read or write. A 12 year old girl named Margaret Waggoner is shown as living with them. This could be their granddaughter. Adam lived with his son, Jacob, in New Market, Frederick County, Maryland in 1870. Buried in McKaig, abandoned Fairview Methodist Protestant Cemetery on Boyers Mill Road half mile south of crossroads at McKaig. Overgrown, (90 names 1951. Bulldozed and reseeded, 1971. 6 new names, but many previous readings were gone). Children of Johann Adam SPONSELLER and Catherine GROVE: i. Amanda Ann SPONSELLER, born 4 Jun 1814, in New Market, Maryland, died 83 6 Oct 1879, in Frederick County, Maryland. She married Frederick 83 68,85 BLENTLINGER 22 Oct 1838, in Frederick County, Maryland. Frederick 83 BLENTLINGER was born 21 Aug 1794, in Frederick County, Maryland, died 27 83 Nov 1871. 12 12 Catherine SPONSELLER, born about 3 Jun 1816, died 27 Feb 1855, buried in 12 83 McKaig Cemetery, Frederick Co., MD. She married Nicholas W. WAGNER 15 85 Apr 1837, in Frederick County, Maryland. Nicholas W. WAGNER was born 83 about 1812. Note: _Monocacy and Catoctin_ ,by Schildknect gives her name as Catherine, b. 1817. Another source gives her name as Christiana. 83 83 Nathaniel Wesley SPONSELLER, born 4 Sep 1818, died 2 Dec 1831. 83 Nancy SPONSELLER, born 13 Nov 1820. 83 Mary Rebecca SPONSELLER, born 7 Sep 1823. May have married William Thomas Beall. 12,86 Jacob Cyrus SPONSELLER, born about 21 Mar 1826, in Maryland, died 27 12,185 Dec 1906, in New Market, Frederick County, Maryland.

Lived near Frederick; farmed in New Market area. Children in Frederick Lutheran Records, deed 1872. Father of 8 children, six of whom were John, Arthur, George, William H., Annie, who married John Roderick, and Mary, who married Jesse Haines. Found in 1850 Maryland census living in the District of New Market, County of Frederick, enumerated on August 12, 1850. Jacob's age given as 59, occupation farmer, value of real estate $1000. Catherine's age given as 57. Children living in the home were Arthur, age 19, occupation, farmer, attended school within the year; George, age 17, occupation farmer, attended school within the year; Anna, age 15, attended school within the year. John and Catherine were still in New Market in 1860. Their son, George, lived with them. Jacob and Catherine lived with their son, Arthur, in New Market in 1870. Children of (John) Jacob SPONSELLER and Catherine SHOPE: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. Henry SPONSELLER, born 19 Feb 1816. 3 83 Margaret N. SPONSELLER, born 2 Jul 1818, died 1 Apr 1887. 12,86 John Jacob SPONSELLER Jr., born about 30 Jan 1821, in Maryland, died 1 12 May 1893. William H. SPONSELLER, born about 30 Dec 1822, in Frederick County, 12,186 12,186 Maryland, died 18 Apr 1900, in Frederick City, Maryland. 12,83 12,83 Mary SPONSELLER, born 7 Dec 1824, died 18 Nov 1894. 12,83 12,83 Elizabeth Jane SPONSELLER, born about 10 Dec 1826, died 7 Jun 1892. 12,86 Arthur T. SPONSELLER, born 11 Dec 1829, in Maryland, died 13 Mar 12 1915. 12,86 George F. SPONSELLER, born 11 Dec 1832, in Maryland, died 12 Sep 12 1923. 3,12,86 (Catherine) Annie SPONSELLER, born 24 Apr 1835, in Maryland, died 25 12,83 3,12 Apr 1903, buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick County, Maryland. She 3,187 68 married John P. RHODERICK 22 Mar 1852, in Frederick County, Maryland. 12,83 12,83 John P. RHODERICK was born 17 Nov 1828, died 19 May 1886, buried in 3,12 Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick County, Maryland. Occupation: Printer in 3 Frederick.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Sponsors at Frederick's baptism were Friederich Schittenhelm and Barb. Lived in Washington County, Maryland; went to Clearspring in 1818 &quot;History and Biographical Record of Washington County, Maryland&quot; says her name was Henrietta. Children of Frederick SPONSELLER and Elizabeth EVILHACH: i. ii. iii. Elizabeth SPONSELLER, born 14 Jan 1821. Catherine SPONSELLER, born 15 Jan 1822. 3 Mary Ann SPONSELLER, born 27 Feb 1825.

Frederick SPONSELLER Jr., born 30 Aug 1826, died 29 Jul 1900. Was in the merchant business with his brother, Jacob N., until Jacob bought him out in 1872. 3 Henrietta SPONSELLER, born 11 Apr 1829. Jacob Nicholas SPONSELLER, born 17 Sep 1831, in Williamsport, Washington 3,188 189 County, Maryland, died after 12 May 1914. 3 Emily SPONSELLER, born 6 Aug 1840.

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54. Frederick SPONSELLER (John , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 11 Nov 7,50,99 1815, in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio, died 4 May 1898, in Bloomville, Seneca County, 7,50 21 190 Ohio, buried in Lutheran Cemetery, St. Stephens, Ohio. Religion: Lutheran. He married Elizabeth 3,190 21 7,190 PROUSE 12 Feb 1839. Elizabeth PROUSE was born 13 Sep 1818, in Stark County, Ohio, died 6 7,50 21 Jan 1898, in Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio, buried in Lutheran Cemetery, St. Stephens, Ohio. 190 Religion: Lutheran. Frederick and Elizabeth were from Stark County, Ohio. They settled on 500 acres of land in Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio, which Frederick purchased from his father, John. The family lived in Bloom Township in 1850 (HN 1646). Source of this biography is the HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY, OHIO, 1886, by Warner, Beers &amp; Co; page 748: ********************************************************** &quot;FREDERICK SPONSELLER, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born November 11, 1815, in Stark County, Ohio. His father, John Sponseller, of Columbiana County, Ohio, was one of the earliest settlers of Stark County, Ohio, going there when there were but two or three houses at Canton, and there he married Miss Catherine Harpster, a native of Pennsylvania, and of their eight children seven are living; of these Frederick, John and Mrs. Catherine Sellers reside in this county. John Sponsellor died in 1873 after a useful life of nearly eighty-five years; his widow still lives at the homestead and is ninetytwo years old. Our subject was married, February 12, 1840, to Elizabeth Prouse, born September 13, 1818, in Stark County, where her parents, William and Hannah (Dock) Prouse, of Pennsylvania, early settled, and there lived and died, the former in 1872, aged eighty-three; the latter in 1879, aged seventy-eight. After their 48

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller marriage Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller turned their faces Westward and located on their present farm in Bloom Township, this county. Here they began clearing their farm, enduring all the -struggles and hardships of pioneer life. They have been industrious and successful, having acquired a fine farm of 240 acres well-improved land, and have given their children a good start in life. Their chlldren are William, deceased; John, died at thirty-one years of age; Philip; Abraham; Elisha, deceased; David; Levi; and Hannah C., deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller are members of the Lutheran Church.&quot; Children of Frederick SPONSELLER and Elizabeth PROUSE: i. ii. Elisha SPONSELLER, born 1839, in Seneca County, Ohio, died 2 Aug 1840. John SPONSELLER, born Jun 1841, in Bloom Township, Seneca County, 21,54 21 21 Ohio, died 22 Oct 1871, buried in Lutheran Cemetery, St. Stephens, Ohio. He 50 21 21 married Elizabeth KIRGIS. Elizabeth KIRGIS was born 1841, died 1931, buried in Attica Cemetery, Seneca County, Ohio. Buried on Friedley Lot at Attica-Venice Cemetery. Philip SPONSELLER, born 25 Jul 1843, in Bloom Township, Seneca County, 21,54 21 Ohio, died 23 Apr 1887, in Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio, buried in 21 50 Methodist Cemetery, St. Stephens, Ohio. He married Nancy Jane WATSON 10 21,110 Dec 1868, in Seneca County, Ohio. Nancy Jane WATSON was born 27 Nov 21 21 1850, died 1929, in St. Stephen's, Ohio, buried in Methodist Cemetery, St. 21 Stephens, Ohio. Abraham SPONSELLER, born 20 Apr 1845, in Bloom Township, Seneca 21,54,190 21,99 County, Ohio, died 1922, in Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio. David P. SPONSELLER, born 1850, in Bloom Township, Seneca County, 21 21 Ohio, died 1914, buried in Texas Township Cemetery, Benton, Crawford 21 50,110 County, Ohio. He married Eleanore &quot;Nellie&quot; MOORE 13 Nov 1873, in Seneca 21,110 21 21 County, Ohio. Eleanore &quot;Nellie&quot; MOORE was born 1853, died 1931, buried 21 in Texas Township Cemetery, Benton, Crawford County, Ohio. Levi SPONSELLER, born 28 Apr 1853, in Bloom Township, Seneca County, 21,50 21,50 Ohio, died 28 Jul 1905, in Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio. 21 Hannah C. (&quot;Cissy&quot;) SPONSELLER, born 1854, in Seneca County, Ohio, died 21 15 Aug 1861. 21 Johann SPONSELLER, born 1855, in Seneca County, Ohio, died 30 Dec 21 1863. 21 Elizabeth SPONSELLER, born 1859, in Seneca County, Ohio, died 19 Dec 21 1863.

Lived in Stark County, Ohio. In 1847, purchased 50 acres of land in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio and lived there until 1864, when he purchased 260 acres. He settled on this farm and lived there at least until 1881. He was identified with the Democratic party. In 1850, he and his family are listed in the census as residents of Osnaburg, Stark County, Ohio (HN 556). In 1870, they lived in Canton Township, Stark County (HN 93). HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY, OHIO, 1892, by Chapman Bros; page 428: ********************************************************** &quot;ABRAHAM SPONSELLER is a fine representative of the native born citizens of Stark County, who are now closely associated with its interests. He comes of a distinguished and well-known pioneer family, and is one of the principal farmers and stock-raisers in Canton Township, where he has extensive interests. He was born on the northeast quarter of section 25, in the above-named township, October 8, 1820, while his father, John Sponseller, was born in 1789, in Adams County, Pa. Grandfather Frederick Sponseller was a carpenter during his early life, and was born in Pennsylvania, of German parents. After coming to Ohio, in 1802, he located in Columbiana County, where he entered a tract of land, on which he erected a log cabin and began the work of its improvement. Indians, as well as wild animals, were numerous, and bears often attacked the hogs of the pioneers. The grandfather lived and died there At the advanced age of eighty years. His wife, who lived to be about the same age, reared a large family of children, namely: John, Henry, George, Frederick, Andrew, Conrad and Julian. Religiously, the grandparents were members of the Lutheran Church, and in politics, Frederick Sponseller was a Democrat. The father of our subject, who accompanied his parents on their removal to Columbiana County, this State, there resided until reaching his majority, when he returned on foot to his native county in Pennsylvania, and there worked for two or three years. At the end of that time, coming again to this State, he was married in Washington Township, this county, March 28, 1815. He made his home on the northeast quarter of section 5, which was the property of his father, and besides being engaged in its operations was a member in a mercantile enterprise. He was very unfortunate in his venture, and was compelled to part with his stock in the concern and several hundred dollars beside.. Mr. Sponseller. then determining to follow the occupation of a farmer, erected a log cabin on an uncultivated tract of land which he cleared, and at the same time worked out for other parties, receiving for his labor fifty cents per day. Like all the old settlers, he was subjected to many hardships and inconveniences, And was compelled to go to Cleveland to market his grain. Although a sufferer from rheumatism all his life, he was a very hard worker and successful agriculturist, owning at time as much as thirteen hundred acres of land in Stark, Seneca and Wyandotte Counties. The property in the latter two counties he entered from the Government, and later divided the amount between his children. He was in all respects a man of excellent character, whose obliging manner and honest, straightforward dealings gained him the regard of all about him. He possessed foresight and sound common-sense, and was a very capable manager, so that his place was among the solid men of this township. He departed 50

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller this life in 1874. The maiden name of our subject's mother was Catherine Herpster. She was born in Frederick County, Md., June 28, 1794, and came to this county with her parents, Frederick and Mary Herpster, in 1814, they locating in Washington Township. Her father was born in Baden Baden, Germany, and was a young man when he came to America, making his first location in Maryland. On coming to this section, he was one of the early settlers in the above-named township, and entering a tract of land from the Government, immediately began the arduous task of clearing it from the forest and brush, and placing it under good improvement. He owned an entire section of six hundred and forty acres of land, and was known throughout the county as a successful farmer, and his standing in the business world was of the highest, as his dealings were always conducted after the most honorable methods. He was bright wide-awake, and possessed true public spirit which favored any scheme that would in any way promote the advancement of his township. He was drafted into the Whiskey Rebellion during President, Washington's administration. To April 14, he was married to Miss Mary Shadows, and to them were born nine children. In religious affairs, Mr. Herpster was one of the influential members of the Lutheran Church. Our subject was one in a family of eight children, namely: Frederick, Mary and Julia Ann, deceased; John, Catherine, Henry and David. The mother died at the advanced age of ninety years, nine months and two days. With her husband, she as a member of the Lutheran Church, and a most estimable and worthy lady. In his political relations, the father of our subject was a Democrat. Abraham Sponseller received his first schooling in a log cabin with its primitive furnishings, and, n the intervals of study, assisted his father on the farm until reaching his majority. He then entered he schools of Canton, where he assiduously pursued a course of study, and has since added to the knowledge gained therein by systematic and useful reading. His marriage with Miss Elizabeth Stoner occurred April 15, 1847. Mrs. Sponseller was born in Pennsylvania, May 18, 1823, And reared a family of eight children: John H., George W., Samuel, William, Mary, David, Lucy and Augustus. After his marriage, he of whom we write took up his abode on section 25, where he had fifty acres of land, and there resided until 1865. At that date he located on the quarter-section of land where he is at present residing, and which with its well-tilled fields and neat appointments, is one of the most desirable farms in this part of the county. The residence is a well-built and attractive one, furnished in Accordance with the tastes of its occupants, and displays the presence of relined womanhood in its arrangement. Mr. Sponseller also has on his place a large frame barn and an other outbuildings which are necessary to the successful prosecution of his calling. After consideration of the political questions that agitate the people, our subject. gave his allegiance to the Democratic party, and stanchly supports its various measures. He is, however, independent on local issues. He has been called upon to serve in the responsible offices of Justice of the Peace and Township Trustee. Although reared in the faith of the Lutheran Church, he is not a member of any religious body. His wife, who is connected with the Evangelical Society, is the possessor of many friends.&quot;

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Children of Abraham SPONSELLER and Elizabeth STONER: 124 i. ii. John H. SPONSELLER, born 27 Jun 1851, in Canton Township, Stark County, 99 21,99 Ohio, died 25 Feb 1913, in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. 21,58 George W. SPONSELLER, born about 1852, in Stark County, Ohio, died 21 21 1925, buried in North Canton Cemetery, Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. 21 21 He married Lucy R. MARK. Lucy R. MARK was born 1855, in Ohio, died 21 21 1934, buried in North Canton Cemetery, Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. Samuel W. SPONSELLER, born 10 May 1854, in Canton Township, Stark 99 County, Ohio. 21,58 21 William F. SPONSELLER, born 14 Jun 1857, in Ohio, died 11 Apr 1933. Mary A. SPONSELLER, born 9 Jun 1878, in Canton Township, Stark County, 21 99 Ohio. She married George (Charles) LEHR. David W. SPONSELLER, born 6 Apr 1861, in Canton Township, Stark County, 99 21 Ohio, died 12 Jan 1942, in Stark County, Ohio. 21,58 21 Lucy SPONSELLER, born about 1863, in Ohio, died 1929, buried in 21 99 Melcheimer Cemetery, North Industry, Ohio. She married Douglas W. STAHL 21 14 Mar 1886, in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. Douglas W. STAHL was 21 21 21 born 1860, died 1930, buried in Melcheimer Cemetery, North Industry, Ohio. 58 Augustus SPONSELLER, born about 1866, in Ohio. He married Helena 21 21 SCHONDEL 8 Mar 1889, in Stark County, Ohio.

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56. John SPONSELLER (John , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 22 Jan 1827, in 3,21 Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio, died 3 May 1901, in Venice Township, Seneca County, 7,21 61 50 Ohio. Occupation: Farmer. He married (1) Mary BOWERS 4 Feb 1851, in Canton Township, Stark 21 21,61 County, Ohio. Mary BOWERS was born about 1832, in Ohio, died 21 Apr 1896, in Venice 21 21 Township, Seneca County, Ohio, buried in Attica Cemetery, Seneca County, Ohio. He married (2) 50 21 21 Emeline BOWERS. Emeline BOWERS was born 11 Feb 1841, died 22 Nov 1922. John and his family lived in Venice Township, Seneca County, Ohio in 1860. They were still in Venice in 1870. Children of John SPONSELLER and Mary BOWERS: i. ii. Catherine SPONSELLER, born about 1854, in Ohio. 21 Benjamin F. SPONSELLER, born 30 Oct 1856, in St. Stephen's, Ohio, died 10 21 Apr 1913, in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, buried in Akron, Summit County, 21 21 Ohio. He married Sara Allen HANNA 11 Nov 1879, in Bloomville, Seneca 21,110 County, Ohio. Sara Allen HANNA was born 4 Dec 1862, in West Salem, 21 21 Illinois, died 28 Mar 1939, in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, buried in Akron, 21 Summit County, Ohio. 21 Conrad SPONSELLER, born 18 Feb 1860, in Seneca County, Ohio, died 27 21 21 Nov 1933, buried in Brokensword, Crawford County, Ohio. He married Mary A. 52

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58. Henry SPONSELLER (John , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 2 Jul 1835, in 7,97 Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio, died 12 May 1901, in Canton Township, Stark County, 3,21 21 Ohio, buried in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. Occupation: Stock raising, buying and 61,97 97 7 selling; farmer. Religion: German Reformed. He married Rebecca HACKMAN 2 Mar 1859, in 21,97 Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. Rebecca HACKMAN was born about 1841, in 7,21,58 97 Pennsylvania. Religion: German Reformed. Henry and his family lived in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio in 1860. They were still in Canton Township in 1870. Children of Henry SPONSELLER and Rebecca HACKMAN: 130 i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. Horace SPONSELLER, born about 1859, in Ohio. 58 Minnie SPONSELLER, born about 1861, in Ohio. 58 John SPONSELLER, born about 1864, in Ohio. He married Minnie Etta 21 21 STAHL 14 Jan 1886, in Stark County, Ohio. 21,58 21 Charles SPONSELLER, born about 1866, in Ohio, died 3 Oct 1892. 21,58 Henry &quot;Harry&quot; SPONSELLER, born about 1869, in Ohio. 21 Frank SPONSELLER, born 1872. 21 Mary L. SPONSELLER, born 1874.

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller 59. David SPONSELLER (John , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 4 Apr 1837, in 7,99 3,21 Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio, died 19 May 1914, buried in Westlawn Cemetery, Canton 21 58 7,99 Township, Stark County, Ohio. Occupation: Farmer. He married Elizabeth CROFT 14 Feb 1860, in 7,99 Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. Elizabeth CROFT was born 21 Oct 1836, in Canton 99 21 Township, Stark County, Ohio, died 13 Jan 1921, in Stark County, Ohio, buried in Westlawn 21 Cemetery, Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. David and Elizabeth lived with David's parents in 1860. David and his family lived in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio in 1870. Source of this biography is the HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY, OHIO, 1892, by Chapman Bros; page 392: ********************************************************** &quot;DAVID SPONSELLER. The farming interests of Canton Township fire well represented by this gentleman, who is one of its most skilled and prominent farmers and whose valuable estate is one of the best in the county. The Sponseller family located in this section as early as 1814, and hence has been closely connected with its history, as will be found by referring to the sketch of Abraham Sponseller, elsewhere in this volume. Like many of the best residents of this county, our subject was born within its limits, his birth occurring on section 25 of the above township, April 24, 1837. His boyhood was passed on the old homestead and his earliest recollections are of the surrounding pioneer scenes. He remembers seeing deer, turkeys and wolves, and recalls the time when there were no roads here and the settlers crossed the prairies following the traits made by Indians. He obtained his early education in an old log schoolhouse, which was fitted up with slab benches, puncheon floor, stick and clay chimney, and an open fireplace. He remained at home until twenty-three years of age and took care of his parents, he being the youngest of the family. February 14, 1860, Mr. Sponseller and Miss Elizabeth Kropt, who was born in this county, in 1837, were united in marriage. A sketch of her family will be found in the biography of her brother, William Kropt, occupying another page in this work. Of the eight children born to our subject 'a wife, we make the following mention: Mary E.; Alice, who married John Rindehen, a carpenter in Canton; Laura A., Mrs. Samuel Swartz, whose husband is a farmer in Osnaburg Township; Ada, the wife of William Kitzmiller, a coal miner in this locality; Cora, Katie, Sonora and William. After his marriage, our subject farmed the home place, getting one-third of the profits, and later, when providing himself with a team and other necessary implements, was given a one-half share until the death of his father, when he fell heir to the homestead, comprising two hundred and twenty acres of land. He devotes his time to mixed farming and keeps on his place good breeds of cattle, horses anti sheep. He is a sensible, practical, efficient man in the discharge of his affairs and in his personality is moral, conscientious and upright. His present neat frame residence was erected in 1875 and the estate is further embellished by a large barn and all the necessary outbuildings, which stamp its owner as a man of progress and enterprise. In his political views, he is a Republican, and in objects which will tend to increase the prosperity of the country, particularly in that community in which he makes his home, Mr. Sponseller is interested. He has been a member of the Lutheran Church for the past thirty-five years and contributes liberally of his means towards its support.

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller When the father of our subject came to this county, his worldly possessions consisted of a one-horse wagon, two cows and one cent in money. Where now stands the prosperous city of Canton, were three log houses, and in going thither he used to crawl from log to log to keep from getting wet. Coffee at that time was fifty cents per pound, and the first year his family only used one pound. The nearest market was Cleveland, and after disposing of his grain there he would bring home on the return trip salt, for which two barrels of flour were exchanged, leather, etc.&quot; Children of David SPONSELLER and Elizabeth CROFT: i. Mary Ellen SPONSELLER, born 7 Mar 1861, in Stark County, Ohio, died 28 21 21 99 Feb 1921, buried in East Canton, Ohio. She married Christian MARKS 11 Dec 21 1894, in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. Christian MARKS died Mar 21 21 1923, buried in East Canton, Ohio. 21 Alice SPONSELLER, born 1863, in Stark County, Ohio, died 29 Oct 1901, in 21,99 Stark County, Ohio. 21 Laura Ann SPONSELLER, born 23 Dec 1864, in Stark County, Ohio, died 11 21 Jun 1946, buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton Township, Stark County, 21 21 Ohio. She married Samuel SWARTZ. Samuel SWARTZ was born 24 Jan 21 21 1857, died 21 Feb 1942, buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton Township, Stark 21 County, Ohio. 21 21 ? SPONSELLER, born 10 Dec 1866, died 10 Dec 1866. 21 William SPONSELLER, born 10 Apr 1868, in Stark County, Ohio, died 19 Jul 21 1950. 21 Florence Ada SPONSELLER, born 5 Apr 1870, in Stark County, Ohio, died 24 21 21 Dec 1941, buried in Rowland Cemetery, Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. 21,99 21 She married William Henry KITZMILLER 13 Oct 1891. William Henry 21 21 KITZMILLER was born 1 Feb 1867, died 21 Dec 1944, buried in Rowland 21 Cemetery, Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. Cora E. SPONSELLER, born 14 Aug 1872, in Canton Township, Stark County, 21,100 21 21 Ohio, died 10 Jan 1960. She married John H. MONG 25 Nov 1906, in 21 Osnaburg, Ohio. John H. MONG was born 25 Mar 1861, in Carroll County, 21 21 Ohio, died 16 Dec 1916. Susanna C. (&quot;Kate&quot;) SPONSELLER, born 12 Sep 1875, in Stark County, 21 21 99 Ohio, died 8 Mar 1964. She married Charles MILLER 13 Mar 1899, in East 21 Canton, Stark County, Ohio. Charles MILLER was born 9 Nov 1868, in Stark 21 21 County, Ohio, died 2 Nov 1943. Senora SPONSELLER, born 22 Oct 1877, in Canton Township, Stark County, 21 21 21 Ohio. She married Joseph F. BAKER 11 May 1910, in Stark County, Ohio. Joseph F. BAKER was born 17 Apr 1876, in Perry Township, Stark County, 21 21 Ohio, died 13 Oct 1943.

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62. George SPONSELLER (Michael , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 2 Jul 1826, 7,54,61 7 54 in Columbiana County, Ohio, died 5 Feb 1894. Occupation: Farmer. He married Margaret 7 100 FRECH 25 Dec 1850, in Crawford County, Ohio. Margaret FRECH was born about 1829, in Union 7,58,59,61 County, Ohio. Lived in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio in 1860 (HN 47), 1870 and in 1880. Children of George SPONSELLER and Margaret FRECH: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. John SPONSELLER, born about 1852, in Van Wert County, Ohio. John lived with his parents in 1880. Later lived in Convoy, Ohio. 58,61 Catherine SPONSELLER, born about 1854, in Van Wert County, Ohio. 58,61 Susanna SPONSELLER, born about 1856, in Van Wert County, Ohio. 58,61 Mary Ann SPONSELLER, born about 1858, in Van Wert County, Ohio. 58 Julia Ann SPONSELLER, born about 1860, in Ohio. 58 Samuel SPONSELLER, born about 1867, in Ohio. 56

64. William Henry &quot;Henry&quot; SPONSELLER (Michael , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), 54,61 7 61 7 born about 1832, in Ohio, died after 1909. Occupation: Farmer. He married Charlotte KUNTZEL 100,110 27 Nov 1856, in Crawford County, Ohio. Charlotte KUNTZEL was born about 1836, in 7,61 Pennsylvania. Lived in Koscuisko County, Indiana. In 1860, Henry (as listed in the census) and Charlotte lived in Liberty Township, Crawford County, Ohio (HN 1131). Spelled &quot;Sponceller&quot; in the IGI. Last name &quot;Kintzel&quot; in marriage records. Children of William Henry &quot;Henry&quot; SPONSELLER and Charlotte KUNTZEL: i. ii. John R. SPONSELLER, born about 1858, in Ohio. 61 Samuel SPONSELLER, born about 1859, in Ohio.

Sylvanus Elmer &quot;Elmer&quot; SPONSELLER, born 1862, in Crawford County, 22,192 22,192 Ohio, died 1897, in Sulphur Springs, Ohio. 58 James SPONSELLER, born about 1865, in Ohio. 58 William SPONSELLER, born about 1868, in Ohio.

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John SPONSELLER, born about 1860, in Ohio. 58 Leah SPONSELLER, born about 1862, in Ohio. 58 Sarah SPONSELLER, born about 1864, in Ohio. 58 Edith SPONSELLER, born about 1866, in Ohio. 58 Emma SPONSELLER, born Jul 1869, in Ohio. Adam SPONSELLER, born about 1875.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Joseph lived with his parents in 1870. Lived in Paris Township, Stark County, Ohio. Children of Joseph SPONSELLER and Margaret J.: i. ii. Amy E. SPONSELLER, born 1878, died 1894, buried in Israel's Evangelical 193 Lutheran Church, Paris, Stark Co., OHavid, after the death of her husban. 99 99 Ralph R. SPONSELLER, born 1882, died 1883, buried in Israel's Evangelical 193 Lutheran Church, Paris, Stark Co., OH, David, after the death of her husban.

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71. Nathan S. SPONSELLER (Frederick , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 54,58 59 59 about 1850, in Ohio. Occupation: Laborer. He married Nancy ____. Nancy ____ was born about 59 1855, in Ohio. Nathan and his family lived in Parkman, Geauga, Ohio in 1880. Children of Nathan S. SPONSELLER and Nancy ____: i. ii.

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72. Jesse SPONSELLER (Conrad , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born about 1831, in 7,54,58 58,60 7 Ohio. Occupation: Farmer. He married Mary Ann NEIR 26 Apr 1863, in Mahoning County, 7,110 58 Ohio. Mary Ann NEIR was born about 1840, in Ohio. Jesse was living with his parents in 1860. Lived near Canfield, Ohio. Jesse and his family lived in Austintown, Mahoning County, Ohio in 1870 (HN 239). Children of Jesse SPONSELLER and Mary Ann NEIR: i. ii. iii. iv. Samuel SPONSELLER, born about 1864, in Ohio. 58 John SPONSELLER, born about 1865, in Ohio. 58 Emma SPONSELLER, born about 1867, in Ohio. 58 SPONSELLER, born Jan 1870, in Ohio.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller in-laws (HN 729). At the time, Josiah was evidently a laborer on his father-in-law's farm. There was a 6-month old female child in the household listed at &quot;no name&quot;. Children of Maria Catherine SPONSELLER and Josiah ROHRBAUGH: i. ii. iii. iv.

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75. Catharine SPONSELLER (Andrew , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born about 54 113 113 1834, in Ohio, died 1921, buried in Nova Cemetery, Ashland County, Ohio. She married John 59 110,196 SPRINKLE 20 Apr 1856, in Ashland County, Ohio. John SPRINKLE was born 1835, in 59,113 113 59 Ohio, died 1902. Occupation: Farmer. John and his family lived in Troy Township, Ashland County, Ohio in 1860 (HN 196). They still lived in Troy Township in 1880. (Both of John's parents are said to have been born in Pennsylvania.) Children of Catharine SPONSELLER and John SPRINKLE: i. ii. Emery SPRINKLE, born about 1858, in Ohio. 59,113 113 Stanton SPRINKLE, born 1859, in Ohio, died 1939, buried in Nova 113 159 Cemetery, Ashland County, Ohio. He married Ella ____. Ella ____ was born 159 about 1862, in Ohio. In 1920, Stanton and his wife lived in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio. 59 Jane SPRINKLE, born about 1861, in Ohio. 62

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller 82. Harriet &quot;Hattie&quot; SPONSELLER (Andrew , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 21 61,113,114,119 113,119 Feb 1853, in Mifflin Township, Ashland County, Ohio, died 13 Aug 1941, buried in Nova 113 59,119 119 Cemetery, Ashland County, Ohio. She married Brice TEDROW 17 Jan 1872. Brice TEDROW 59,113,114 113,119 was born Oct 1847, in Ohio, died 3 Nov 1919, buried in Nova Cemetery, Ashland County, 113 59 Ohio. Occupation: Farmer. Brice lived with his parents and some siblings in German Township, Harrison County, Ohio in 1870. Brice and his family lived in Troy Township, Ashland County, Ohio in 1880. Brice, Hattie, and their two youngest children still lived in Troy in 1900 and in 1910. Hattie stated that she had had 8 children who were all still living. Children of Harriet &quot;Hattie&quot; SPONSELLER and Brice TEDROW: 151 i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii.

83. Oliver SPONSELLER (Samuel , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 13 Nov 1846, in 54,127 Two Taverns, Adams County, Pennsylvania, died Apr 1920, in Juniata, Blair County, 127 114 114 114 Pennsylvania. Occupation: Carpenter. He married Fanny ____ about 1875. Fanny ____ was born 114 about 1855, in England. Spelled Sponsler in the 1900 census. Oliver Sponseller, veteran of the Civil War, and hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, is dead at his home in Juniata, death being due to infirmities of age. He was born at Two Taverns, near Gettysburg, Nov. 13, 1846, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Sponseller, and at the battle of Gettysburg he shouldered a gun and helped drive the rebels back before enlisting in the army. On the second day of the battle when the farm buildings on the home were under fire, he shouldered his gun and went into the fray, receiving a wound in the leg. Recovering from his wound young Sponseller enlisted on Sept. 1, 1864, at Harrisburg, and was assigned to Co. C, 202nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and served creditably until the close of the war. He was mustered out on Aug. 3, 1865, at Harrisburg, and found civilian employment on the Mississippi River. - The Gettysburg Compiler, April 17, 1920. Children of Oliver SPONSELLER and Fanny ____: i. Arthur R. SPONSELLER, born Aug 1883, in Pennsylvania.

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller George and Katie lived in Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1900. George W. Parr taught school for 8 years in Adams County. In 1886, he took charge of the cigar factory of E.F. Reiffe at Red Land, which he conducted for five years, after which he went to Littlestown, PA and engaged in the same business. By close attention to his enterprise and by thrift and industry, he has built up the largest cigar manufacturing establishment in his vicinity. In politics, Mr. Parr was a Democrat and served as a school director on the Littlestown board. He was a member of Washington Camp, No. 386, Patriotic Order Sons of America, of the same place; and a member of the Reformed Church, in which organization he held the office of deacon for 6 years. Mr. Parr was a popular and esteemed citizen and had a good reputation for business insight and judgment. He was genial and agreeable and showed consideration and respect toward those people who worked for him. He took a pronouned interest in public affairs and did much for his community. 3,58,71 Sarah S. PARR, born 5 Feb 1862, in Pennsylvania. 3,59,71 Mary C. PARR, born 21 Jun 1864, in Pennsylvania. She married Amos B. 207 71 71 LEHMAN 17 Oct 1882. Amos B. LEHMAN was born 9 Sep 1859. Mary was living with her Sponseller grandparents in 1880. Lived in Fayetteville, PA; 14 children. 3,59,71 Emma Rebecca PARR, born 10 Apr 1866, in Pennsylvania, died 4 Jan 1942, 129,208,209 in Hanover Hospital, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. 3,59,71 Minnie F. PARR, born 9 Dec 1868, in Pennsylvania. 71 71 Eli J . PARR, born 15 Jan 1873, died 20 Jan 1873. 3,59,71 William J. PARR, born 10 Jan 1871, in Pennsylvania, died 6 Dec 1926, in 207 Union Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 59,71,129 Annie A. PARR, born 22 Aug 1874, in Pennsylvania, died 31 Jul 1934, in 129,210 Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 3,71 3,71 Henry A. PARR, born 21 Jul 1876, died 29 Jul 1876. 3,59,71 3 Cora E. PARR, born 7 Nov 1878, in Pennsylvania, died 1933.

88. Lydia C. SPONSELLER (Elias , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born about 9 Aug 54,138 138 1844, in Pennsylvania, died 9 Feb 1919, buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams 138 71,217 71 County, PA. She married William J. SLIFER 6 Nov 1870. William J. SLIFER was born 24 Jun 3,71,114 217 114 1848, in Pennsylvania, died 30 Sep 1914. Occupation: Farmer. For more information, see Weikert Genealogy, 1930 William and his family lived in Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1900. WILLIAM J. SLIFER William J. Slifer, a well known Conewago township farmer, died some time during Wednesday night at his home. He was found dead in bed the following morning. He was aged 66 years. Mr. Slifer leaves his wife who, before marriage, was Miss Lydia Sponseller, of near White Hail, and one daughter, Mrs. Paul H. Eyster, with whom he had recently been making his home. He also leaves one brother and two sisters, Edward Slifer and Mrs. James Staub, of Littlestown; and Mrs. Joseph Stable, of Springfield, Ohio. Funeral services at the Lutheran church in Littlestown Saturday morning. Interment in Mt. Carmel cemetery, Littlestown. Adams County News - October 3, 1914 Children of Lydia C. SPONSELLER and William J. SLIFER: i. ii. iii.

90. Rufus S. SPONSELLER (Elias , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 1 Jun 73,139 1852, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 23 Apr 1933, in New Oxford Township, Adams County, 73,139 75,139 Pennsylvania, buried in New Oxford Cemetery, New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 59 Occupation: Buggy manufacturer. He married Mandilla Marie (Amanda) 58,61,66,94,139,221,222,223 221 SNYDER 29 Oct 1876. Mandilla Marie (Amanda) SNYDER was born 6 Jul 1859, in 59,71,73,94 Pennsylvania, christened 21 Aug 1859, in Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams County, 94 73,220 Pennsylvania, died 7 Sep 1946, in New Oxford Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried in 75,220 New Oxford Cemetery, New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Farmed 101 acres in Mt. Joy Twp. acquired by Elias Sponseller in 1883; he bought lot in New Oxford in 1927. Rufus and his family lived in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1880. Photo of Rufus and Mandilla on the occasion of their 56th wedding anniversary on the front page of The New Oxford Item, November 3, 1932. Name given as Matilda Maria in baptismal record. Listed as &quot;Amanda&quot; in the 1880 census. Listed as &quot;Martha&quot; in the 1860 census. (Photo of Rufus and Mandilla on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on the front page of the New Oxford Item, November 3, 1932.)

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller MRS. JACOB JACOBY Mrs. Agnes (Sponseller) Jacoby, widow of Jacob Jacoby, was found dead in bed by her son, Harry, with whom she made her home, near White Hall, Mt. Pleasant township, on Monday. Her age was 80 years, 7 months and 27 days. Mrs. Sponseller leaves one daughter, Mrs. John Miller, of Lebanon, and one son, Harry; also one sister, Mrs. Mariah Feeser, of Midway, and three stepbrothers; Andrew and Amos Sponseller, New Oxford; and John Sponseller, Mt. Pleasant, and one step-sister, Mrs. Edward Baumgardner, of Brodbecks. The funeral was held on Wednesday. Adams County News - April 29, 1916 Jacob and his family lived in Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1860. They were still in Mt. Joy in 1870 and in 1900. May have died January 9, 1908. Children of Agnes Elizabeth SPONSELLER and Jacob JACOBY: i. 175 ii. Emma J. JACOBY, born Aug 1858, in Pennsylvania. She married John 148 MILLER. 114,149 Harry Andrew JACOBY, born 7 Jan 1869, in Pennsylvania, died 26 Oct 236 1931, in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania.

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller PA, died 4 May 1922, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried 6 May 1922, in St. Luke's 73,151 114 Reformed Church, New Oxford, Adams Co., PA. Occupation: Miller. He married Catharine (Kate) 3 114,199 E. DUNCAN 1876. Catharine (Kate) E. DUNCAN was born about 26 Jun 1854, in 59,73,239 73,151,239 Pennsylvania, died 2 May 1922, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried 6 May 1922, in New 73,151,239 Oxford Cemetery, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Andrew and his family lived in Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1880. They lived in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County in 1900. They were in Oxford Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1910 (HN 122). Andrew and Kate lived in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1920 (HN 242). In spring of 1921, they moved in with their son, Ray, due to declining health. Andrew Sponseller, of near New Oxford, died two days after the death of his wife, Mrs. Caroline (sic) Sponseller, who died Tuesday afternoon, May 2, passing away at the home of his son, Ray J. Sponseller, Thursday of last week aged 70 years and 27 days. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sponseller. Surviving him are the following children: Geo. Sponseller, of Kingston, N. Y.; Mrs. A. O. Cunningham of Fort Pierre, S. D.; John E. Sponseller, of York; Mrs. Ervin Yohe, of Hartzdale; and Ray J. Sponseller, of Mt. Pleasant township. He is also survived by a brother, Amos Sponseller, of New Oxford; a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Baumgardner, of near Hanover, and two step-brothers, George Sponseller, of Ohio, and John Sponseller, of New Oxford. A double funeral was held Saturday morning with services at the Reformed Church, New Oxford, and interment in New Oxford Cemetery. - The Gettysburg Compiler, May 13, 1922. In the 1900 census Catherine stated that she had had 5 children, all of whom were still living. Children of Andrew SPONSELLER and Catharine (Kate) E. DUNCAN: 177 i. ii. iii. iv. v. George E. SPONSELLER, born about 1878, in Pennsylvania. 3,59 Charles D. SPONSELLER, born about 1880, in Pennsylvania, died before 2 239 May 1922. 114 Annie S. SPONSELLER, born May 1882, in Pennsylvania. 114 John G. SPONSELLER, born May 1884, in Pennsylvania. Lived in York in 1922. 76 76 Effie E. SPONSELLER, born about 19 Dec 1886, died 12 Jun 1889, buried in St. John's Lutheran cemetery, Abbottstown, Adams County, PA ®came to the United States in 1845. Sh. 114 Eutta R. SPONSELLER, born 1889, in Pennsylvania. She married Ervin 151,239 3 YOHE 1910. Ray J. (Israel) SPONSELLER, born 1890, in Franklin Township, Adams County, 73,159,240 Pennsylvania, died 9 Dec 1963, in Hanover, York County, 73,240 Pennsylvania. 73,114 Paul N. SPONSELLER, born 1891, in Pennsylvania, died 27 Oct 1918, in 73,241 Rouseville, Pennsylvania.

96. Amos Arthur SPONSELLER (Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 20 141,154 Oct 1855, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, christened 10 Feb 1856, in Abbottstown Reformed 152,156 (Emanuel), Abbottstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 9 Mar 1929, in New Oxford, Adams 141 County, Pennsylvania, buried 12 Mar 1929, in New Oxford Cemetery, New Oxford, Adams County, 75,141 114 Pennsylvania. Occupation: Farmer. He married Amanda Jane 58,61,141,154,246,247,248,249 114 HAAR about 1877. Amanda Jane HAAR was born 30 Apr 1856, in Adams County, 154,245,246 Pennsylvania, christened 21 May 1856, in St. John's Lutheran, Abbottstown, Adams County, 143 245 Pennsylvania, died 8 Jan 1930, in Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried 11 Jan 1930, in 75,245 245 New Oxford Cemetery, New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: Housewife. Farmed in Mt. Pleasant Twp.; Reformed Church; buried New Oxford Cemetery. Children from Arthur Sponseller, obits and gravestones; in Franklin Twp. in 1880 census. Amos and his family lived in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1900 (HN 146). Amos, Amands and two of their sons, Charles and Amos, lived in New Oxford in 1910 (HN 174). Amos was a share farmer; he wasn't able to run a farm well by himself. He did buy a farm above New Oxford, between New Oxford and New Chester, but &quot;ran it into the ground&quot;. Amos also worked as a 75

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller stableman for a huckster. A huckster is a person who picks up farm produce such as chickens, eggs, fowl, calves, etc., that area farmers grow or raise, and then sells it. This particular huckster from New Oxford, Pennsylvania, would make his rounds picking up the produce and would designate a day to pick up the calves that were to go to market. WEDDED FIFTY YEARS The Item extends sincere congratulations for the community, to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Sponseller, West High street, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday at their home. They were married by Rev. Metzler, at Littlestown Lutheran church and they have at present living seven children, 40 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller are enjoying good health. They received a number of very beautiful and valuable presents. Those present at dinner were Mrs. Aaron Wolf, Abbottstown; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Babylon and Mrs. Emma Babylon, Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sponseller, sons, Harry, Jr., George, Willis, Clyde, Gervice, Edward, Curtis, Mervin, Donald and Richard, of near New Oxford; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Snyder, children, Cloyd, Melvin, Helen, Dorothy, Norman and Robert, of Littlestown; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sponseller, children, Gladys, Glenn and Guy, of New Oxford; Arthur Sponseller and wife, children, Gerald, Althera and Warren, of Bonneauville; Mr. and Mrs. Ollle Messinger, Hanover; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wortey and daughter Dorothy, Gettysburg; Mr. and Mrs. P. Zepp and child, Littlestown; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sponseller, Hanover; Miss Gladys Sadler, Rer. Geo. Sheffer and Emory Melhorn, of New Oxford. - The New Oxford Item, November 18, 1926. One day while Amos was out cutting some wood, he caught a cold which later developed into pneumonia. Bedridden, he later died at the age of 73. Cause of death was pneumonia according to death certificate. Information on death certificate was provided by Charles Sponseller (son) of New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania. In the 1900 census, Amanda stated that she had had 8 children of whom 7 were still living. Amanda Jane couldn't speak much English (spoke German). She lived with her daughter, Mary, after Amos died. Mrs. Amos Sponseller. W. High St., who suffered an acute attack of bronchitis, is recovering. Her son, S. C. Sponseller and family, of Wooster, Ohio, visited his parents recently. - The New Oxford Item, April 30. 1925 Information on death certificate provided by Harry L. Sponseller (son) of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Was living as 102 W. King Street, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania at time of death. Parents' names confirmed by Amanda's death certificate. Children of Amos Arthur SPONSELLER and Amanda Jane HAAR: 181 i. Emma Rebecca SPONSELLER, born 23 Jan 1878,

97. John T. SPONSELLER (Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born about 1 Sep 73,155 73 1860, in Pennsylvania, died 13 Feb 1935, buried in New Oxford Cemetery, New Oxford, Adams 75 3,155 County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: Farmer and Butcher. He married Margaret Mary 3,254,255 114 WEIMAN about 1883. Margaret Mary WEIMAN was born about 29 Jan 1861, in 76,155,255 76,255 Germany, died 15 Nov 1933, in New Oxford Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried 255 18 Nov 1933, in Catholic Cemetery, Adams County, Pennsylvania. John lived with his father in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1880. John and Margaret and their family lived in Mt. Pleasant in 1900 and in 1910. In 1910 Margaret's mother lived with them. They lived in New Oxford Township, Adams County in 1920. Their daughter-in-law, Grace Sponseller, and granddaughter, Ruth, lived with them. They continued to live in New Oxford Township in 1930. In the 1900 census, Margaret stated she had immigrated to the United States in 1880. She further stated that she had had 6 children of whom 3 were still living. Children of John T. SPONSELLER and Margaret Mary WEIMAN: i. Mary Louisa SPONSELLER, born about 24 Feb 1884, died 19 Jan 76,122 1892, buried in Christ Reformed Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, 122 Pennsylvania. 114 Ellen L. SPONSELLER, born Jul 1886, in Pennsylvania. She married Charles 255 BREIGHNER. 76,122 76,122 Sarah Ann SPONSELLER, born about 19 Aug 1889, died 31 Jan 1892, 122 buried in Christ Reformed Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 76,114 James SPONSELLER, born 29 Dec 1892, in Pennsylvania, died 25 Sep 76,256 1915, buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Oxford, Adams County, 77

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Pennsylvania. He married Grace ECKENRODE. Grace ECKENRODE died 10 257 Nov 1958. JAMES SPONSELLER James Sponseller died at his home in Mount Pleasant township at 9:30 Saturday morning from typhoid fever and complications, aged 23 years. He leaves his wife and a child, only a week old, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sponseller, and two sisters. FuneralTuesday morning at nine o'clock in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, New Oxford. Interment in the Catholic cemetery, New Oxford. Adams County News - October 2, 1915 Agnes M. SPONSELLER, born Aug 1896, in Adams County, 114,258 Pennsylvania, died 16 Aug 1962, in Abbottstown, Adams County, 258 255 Pennsylvania. She married John BREIGHNER. Charles SPONSELLER. Franklin SPONSELLER. Lived in Hopewell, Virginia. Eli SPONSELLER.

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98. John Joseph SPONSELLER (Joseph , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born about 31 Aug 54,158 1842, in Pennsylvania, died 4 Apr 1922, in Annie M. Warner Hospital, Gettysburg, Adams County, 158 158 59 Pennsylvania, buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA. Occupation: Laborer. 3 3 He married Sarah NULL in Conewago Roman Catholic Church. Sarah NULL was born Jan 1846, in 3,59 259 259 Pennsylvania, died 12 Oct 1911, buried in Catholic Cemetery. John and his family lived in Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1880. They were still in Germany Township in 1900 (HN 188). The cases against tbe Sponseller family, the father, John Sponseller Sr., and his 3 sons, John Jr., Charles and Eli were next listed. All are charged wtih thefts of various articles. The case is now on trial. - The New Oxford Item, April 30, 1914. Mrs. John Sponseller died on Thursday afternoon at three o'clock at her home on Breckenridge street from enlargement of the heart and complications. She was aged 66 years. She leaves her husband and the following children, John, Charles and Eli Sponseller, Mrs. Jacob F. Darr. Mrs. William F. Menchey of Gettysburg and Frank Sponseller, of Hanover. Funeral at nine o'clock Saturday morning from St. Francis Xavier church. Interment in the Catholic cemetery. - The Gettysburg Times, October 13, 1911 Children of John Joseph SPONSELLER and Sarah NULL: i. Franklin SPONSELLER, born about 1869, in Pennsylvania, died after 7 May 260 1916. Frank lived in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania in 1909. He lived in McSherrystown, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1916. He lived with his brother Eli, in York, York County in 1920. 3,59 Laura SPONSELLER, born about 1871, in Pennsylvania. She married 261 WILSON. Laura lived in New York City, New York in 1909. 78

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99. Absalom Abraham SPONSELLER (Joseph , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born about 54,76 76 9 May 1844, in Pennsylvania, died 28 Sep 1913, buried in St. Aloysuis Cemetery, Littlestown, 76 3 Adams County, PA. He married (1) Elizabeth McKENZIE. Elizabeth McKENZIE was born about 30 76 76 76 Mar 1848, died 30 Mar 1926, buried in St. Aloysuis Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, PA. He 3 married (2) Sarah ____. Sarah ____ was born 1847. Absalom apparently enrolled to serve in the Civil War at Harrisburg on March 6, 1865 and mustered in as a private the next day. He was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania and lived in Straban Township at the time of his enrollment. His physical description is given as 5'8&quot; tall with a fair complexion, gray eyes and auburn hair. He apparently deserted on July 7, 1865 at Oakland, West Virginia. Children of Absalom Abraham SPONSELLER and Sarah ____: i. ii. iii.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller born Apr 1870, in Pennsylvania. He married Rheuhanna Louise ROHRBAUGH 267 Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Lived in Indiana in 1945. From Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Children of William H. SHANEBROOK and Rheuhanna Louise ROHRBAUGH: i.

Conrad and Fannie were both from Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania at the time of their marriage. The family lived in Union Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1900. Children of Fannie E. SHANEBROOK and Conrad SMITH: i. ii. Lydia E. SMITH, born Jan 1898, in Pennsylvania. 155 Katherine SMITH, born about 1912, in Pennsylvania.

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Children of Christiana DOFFLER and James KELLY: i. George Owen KELLY, born about 8 Mar 1837, died 8 Apr 1855, buried in St. 12 John's Catholic Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland.

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112. John Jacob SPONSELLER (John , (John) Jacob , Andreas , Hans Philip ), born 13 Feb 1807, 29,54 in Maryland, christened 15 Mar 1807, in Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frederick, Frederick County, 29 182 Maryland, died 15 May 1886, in Iowa, buried in Brooks Cemetery, Polk Township, Wapello County, 182 54 54,68 Iowa. Occupation: Farmer. He married Charity HALL 3 Mar 1831, in Frederick County, 68 54 182 Maryland. Charity HALL was born about 1808, in Maryland, died 13 Jul 1878, in Iowa, buried in 182 Brooks Cemetery, Polk Township, Wapello County, Iowa. John Jacob and his family lived in Falls Township, Hocking County, Ohio in 1850 (name spelled Sponsler). They lived in Polk Township, Wapello County, Iowa in 1860 (name spelled Sponseller). Son Alexander lived next door. They were still in Polk Township in 1870 (name spelled Sponsler). A widowed John J. lived with some of his children in Polk Township in 1880 (name spelled Sponsler). Children of John Jacob SPONSELLER and Charity HALL: 193 i. ii. iii. Alexander SPONSELLER, born about 1832, in Maryland, died 1879, in 182 Iowa. 274 274 M. C. SPONSELLER, born 5 May 1834, died 18 Oct 1939. 54,274 Harriet A. SPONSELLER, born 23 Mar 1836, in Ohio, died Apr 1884, in 275 275 Beattie, Marshall County, Kansas. She married Edmund Uriah GATES 1 Oct 275 1856, in Wapello County, Iowa. Edmund Uriah GATES was born 8 Jul 1832, in 275 Holmes County, Ohio, died 7 Jan 1917, in Flagler, Kit Carson County, 275 Colorado. 54,274 Sarah SPONSELLER, born 14 May 1838, in Ohio, died 21 Mar 1879. Listed as Elizabeth in the 1860 census. 54,274 274 Rachel C. SPONSELLER, born 25 Nov 1841, in Ohio, died 12 Jun 1878. 274 274 John SPONSELLER, born 15 May 1844, died 20 Dec 1844. 54 Adam Jacob SPONSELLER, born about 1845, in Maryland, died 1885. Listed as Adam J. in the 1870 and 1880 census., Lived with his father in 1880. 54,274 Hannah E. (Eliza) SPONSELLER, born 12 Sep 1848, in Ohio. Listed as Eliza in the 1880 census. Lived with her father. 54 George Henry SPONSELLER, born 12 Sep 1848, in Ohio, died 23 Apr 1914, in 274 Visalia, California.

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Farm near McKaig, east of Frederick; buried at McKaig. Found in 1850 census living in District of New Market, County of Frederick, enumerated August 12, 1850. Apparently living with parents. Age given as 24 and occupation given as farmer. Jacob and his family still lived in New Market in 1860 (HN 2786). His father lived next door. The family was still in New Market in 1870. Jacob's father lived with them. Cyrus Sponseller Mr. Cyrus Sponseller died at his home, three miles west of New Market, yesterday morning of general debility, aged 80 years. He is survived by a widow and several children. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning, the funeral cortege leaving the house at 11 o'clock and taken to Fairview M. P. church, where services will be held. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining. The Frederick News, December 28, 1906 There was a large gathering at Fairview M. P. church on Saturday morning to pay their last tributes of respect to one of its oldest and most loyal members, Mr. Jacob Cyrus Sponseller, aged 80 years, 9 months and 6 days, who died on December27 from the infirmities of old age. When in health and physically able to travel, he was always in the lead and conducted the prayer meetings and cheerfully performed such duties as were required of him. He was a devout and sincere member from the building of the church and did all in his power to advance the interests of the church. He is survived by a widow and four children: Mr. Bradley Sponseller, who wss born of the union by his first marriage to Miss Clay; Wesley Sponseller, who farms the home place: Mrs. Jacob Stull, of Pearl; Mrs. Cornelius McDevitt. near Frederick; Miss Dollie Sponseller. at home, result of the union by the second marriage so Miss Bear. Mr. Sponseller was a good citizen, and kind and accomodating neighbor and highly esteemed by all who know him. His pleasant smile and genial manner will be remembered by those with whom he came in contact from time to time. Rev. B. F. Ruley, his pastor, conducted all the servicees. The pallbearers were Thomas Cecil, Amos Lease, Wm. H. Hogarth, Lemuel Burke, Jesse Burrall, Benjamin Devall. - The Frederick News, January 3, 1907. Children of Jacob Cyrus SPONSELLER and Joanna CLAY: i. James Bradley SPONSELLER, born 20 Jun 1851, in Maryland, died 4 Nov 12 12 1928, buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick Co., MD. He married 3,12 12 12 Isabelle J. Isabelle J. was born about 14 Jun 1843, died 25 Nov 1921, buried in 12 Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick Co., MD.

114. Margaret N. SPONSELLER ((John) Jacob , (John) Jacob , Andreas , Hans Philip ), born 2 Jul 3 83 68 1818, died 1 Apr 1887. She married Joshua SHIPLEY 27 Dec 1836, in Frederick County, 68 3 276 3 Maryland. Joshua SHIPLEY was born about 1815, died 1852. Occupation: Farmer. Joshua and Margaret were natives of New Market District, Frederick County, Maryland. &quot;Joshua Shipley acquired his education in the schools of New Market District and followed agricultural pursuits all of his life. He began life as a poor boy, but by his own efforts rose to an enviable position in the world. He voted the Democratic ticket and was a member of the Old Side Methodist Church of New Market.&quot; Children of Margaret N. SPONSELLER and Joshua SHIPLEY: 195 i. ii. William H. SHIPLEY, born 7 Mar 1843, in New Market District, Frederick 276 12 County, Maryland, died 13 May 1917. 12 12 Eliza Ann SHIPLEY, born 9 Jan 1838, died 24 Jul 1904, buried in Mt. Olivet 12 Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. She married Luther N. 12,276 12 12 ABRECHT. Luther N. ABRECHT was born 12 Apr 1833, died 24 Sep 1900, 12 buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. 276 Mary E. SHIPLEY, died before 1910. J. Frederick SHIPLEY. 276 John J. SHIPLEY, christened before 1910.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Frederick Co., MD. Occupation: Farmer. He married Martha LEASE 7 Nov 1848, in Frederick 3,68 12,86 12 County, Maryland. Martha LEASE was born about 24 Aug 1826, in Maryland, died 13 Feb 1899, 12 buried in Zion Reformed Church, Charlesville, Frederick Co., MD. Jacob farmed near New Market, Frederick County, Maryland. 1850 census, enumerated on August 20, 1850, shows John Jacob, age 29, occupation farmer, Martha, age 23, and Catherine A., age 10/12, living in the District of New Market in Frederick County, Maryland. The family lived in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland in 1870. --Mr. John Sponseller, who has been quite ill for the past few months, died yesterday afternoon at his home. The Sponseller family has been greatly afflicted, as this makes three having died within the last year and a half--father, son and daughter. The sympathy of the community is with the family. - The Frederick News, May 3, 1893. Children of John Jacob SPONSELLER Jr. and Martha LEASE: i. Catherine Ann SPONSELLER, born about 1850, in Maryland. She married George J. F. MEASELL 23 Mar 1875, in Evangelical Lutheran Church, Middleton, 277 Frederick County, Maryland. 12,58 12 John D. SPONSELLER, born 1850, in Maryland, died 1913. 12,58 William E. SPONSELLER, born 14 Jun 1857, in Maryland, died 11 Apr 12 1933. 12,58 Vallandingham SPONSELLER, born about 29 Sep 1859, in Maryland, died 24 12 12 Jan 1893, buried in Zion Reformed Church, Charlesville, Frederick Co., MD. 12,58 Joseph A. J. SPONSELLER, born 2 Nov 1861, in Maryland, died 6 Apr 12 1936. 12 12 Fannie S. SPONSELLER, born about 22 Sep 1870, died 23 Dec 1891, buried in 12 Zion Reformed Church, Charlesville, Frederick Co., MD. 58 Mary Elizabeth (Mollie) SPONSELLER, born about 1864, in Maryland, died 3 3 3 Feb 1953, buried in Mt. Olivet. Unmarried.

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116. William H. SPONSELLER ((John) Jacob , (John) Jacob , Andreas , Hans Philip ), born about 12,186 12,186 30 Dec 1822, in Frederick County, Maryland, died 18 Apr 1900, in Frederick City, Maryland, 12 186 buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick Co., MD. Occupation: Farmer. He married Mary 278 68 E. PRINCE 29 Nov 1848, in Frederick County, Maryland. Mary E. PRINCE was born about 18 Jul 12,86 12 1825, in Maryland, died 19 Aug 1891, buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick Co., 12 MD. Farmed near Frederick; E. Patrick St., Frederick in 1886. &quot;For many years he followed the occupation of a farmer, but in later life located in Frederick City, where he was well known and highly esteemed. In politics, he was a lifelong supporter of the 87

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Democratic principles, and in religion, he was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.&quot; Found in 1850 Maryland census enumerated on August 9, 1850, William H. Sponseller, age 28, Farmer, and Mary E., age 25, living in the District of New Market, Frederick County, Maryland. The family lived in New Market in 1860. They were still in New Market in 1870. Children of William H. SPONSELLER and Mary E. PRINCE: 199 200 201 i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi.

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Katherine SPONSELLER, born about 1851, in Maryland, died 18 Nov 1916, in 279 Baltimore, Maryland. William Eugene SPONSELLER, born 15 Jul 1859, in near Frederick, 58,186,278 278 Maryland, died 7 Nov 1933, in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. 12,61 Thomas C. P. SPONSELLER, born 25 Sep 1856, in Maryland, died 4 Aug 12 1924. John SPONSELLER. 186 George SPONSELLER, died before 1910. Jacob SPONSELLER.

121. Jacob Nicholas SPONSELLER (Frederick , (John) Jacob , Andreas , Hans Philip ), born 17 Sep 3,188 189 1831, in Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, died after 12 May 1914. He married 188 188 Margaret KOCH 1863. Margaret KOCH died 23 Feb 1901. Jacob N. Sponseller was &quot;an old and highly respected merchant of Clearspring, Maryland. He was three years (?) of age when his parents became residents of Clearspring. Here he received his school education. At the age of twenty, he went to Washington, D.C., and worked there for two years. Returning to Clearspring in 1853, he established himself as a merchant tailor and general merchant, in partnership with his brother, Frederick Sponseller, Jr. This partnership continued until 1872, when Jacob bought out his brother's interest, and conducted the business under his own name. He was active and successful in this business for more than 30 years.&quot; &quot;Mr. Sponseller was in politics a staunch Republican . He was a very active member of the Lutheran congregation at Clearspring. His place of business, at the time when the Confederates went through the town on their raid to burn Chambersburg, was at the west end of Clearspring. They plundered his tailoring establishment, and he had a narrow escape from death by a stray bullet from one of their guns.&quot; Children of Jacob Nicholas SPONSELLER and Margaret KOCH: i. ii. Rush SPONSELLER. Rush was a clerk in his father's store and was married. 189 J. Frederick SPONSELLER, born about 1869, died 12 May 1914, in 189 189 Williamsport, Maryland. Occupation: Cigar manfacturer. J. Frederick committed suicide by shooting himself in the temple. He had been in ill health and was despondent. He never married. Leila SPONSELLER. Corinne SPONSELLER. 287 Ernest J. SPONSELLER, born 7 Apr 1873, died 16 Sep 1931, in Union 287,288 Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, buried in Westminster Cemetery, 287 287,288 Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland. He married Madge S. SHAW. 287 287 Madge S. SHAW was born 18 Sep 1878, died 3 Mar 1962, buried in 287 Westminster Cemetery, Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland. 90

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller 122. Abraham SPONSELLER (Frederick , John , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 21,54,190 20 Apr 1845, in Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio, died 1922, in Bloomville, Seneca County, 21,99 99 190 Ohio, buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Seneca County, Ohio. Religion: Free-Will Baptist. He 190 110,190 married Catherine BEESY 10 Mar 1867, in Seneca County, Ohio. Catherine BEESY was born 3 190 21,99 Jul 1842, in Seneca County, Ohio, died 1932, in Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio, buried in 99 190 Woodlawn Cemetery, Seneca County, Ohio. Religion: Free-Will Baptist. After their marriage, Abraham and Catherine resided in Crawford County for five years, then located in Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio. He was a trustee of his township for three terms. Abraham was a private in the 74th Regiment, Co. G. Mustered in March 6, 1865; mustered out August 19, 1865. Source of this biography is the HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY, OHIO, 1886, by Warner, Beers &amp; Co; page 748: ********************************************************** &quot;ABRAHAM SPONSELLER, farmer, P. O. Bloomville, was born April 20, 1845, in Bloom Township, this county, a son of the well known pioneer, Fred. Sponseller. After completing a common school course in the home district, he attended the academy at Republic, Ohio. He was successfully engaged as a teacher one term in Bloom Township, this county, and one term in Chatfield Township, Crawford Co.. Ohio. He married, March 10, 1867, Miss Catherine Bessey, born July 3, 1842, in Seneca County, Ohio. daughter of Jacob and Rosa Bessey, natives of Germany, who, after living some time in Bloom Township, this county, moved to Huron County, finally settled in Bloom Township in 1855, and here Mr. Bessey died, July 31, 1867. His widow now resides in Crawford County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Bessey's children are Mrs. Rosa Sweitzer, of Barry County, Mich.; George, of Crawford County, Ohio; Mrs. Christine Swanders, of Iowa; Jacob, of Ionia County, Mich.; Jeremiah C., in Harper County, Kas. ; Mrs. Mary A. Brillhart of Chatfield Township, Crawford Co., Ohio; and Mrs. Sponseller. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller resided in Crawford County five years, and then located in Bloom Township, this county, and have lived in their present home since 1882, where they have a well-improved farm of 100 acres. Their children are Minnie Ellen; Rosa Elizabeth; Mary Florence; Henry Earl, who died October 31, 1881, aged six years, and one infant (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller are Free-Will Baptists. He is a Democrat in politics, and takes an active interest in public affairs. He has been called upon to serve his township three terms in succession as trustee.&quot; Children of Abraham SPONSELLER and Catherine BEESY: i. ii. iii. iv. Minnie Ellen SPONSELLER, born 12 Jan 1868. She married George 110 110 RHOADS 27 Dec 1888, in Seneca County, Ohio. 21 Rosa Elizabeth SPONSELLER, born 8 May 1869. She married Ervin L. 110 110 SEITZ 7 Aug 1892, in Seneca County, Ohio. 21 Mary Florence SPONSELLER, born 18 May 1871. She married George 110 110 COOLEY 11 Mar 1896, in Seneca County, Ohio. 21,99 99 Henry Earl SPONSELLER, born 1 Jul 1875, died 31 Oct 1881, buried in 99 Woodlawn Cemetery, Seneca County, Ohio. 91

150. John O. SPONSELLER (Harrison , Andrew , Frederick , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 59 199 199 about 1873, in Ohio. He married Jane ____ about 1897. Jane ____ was born about 1878, in 199 Ohio. Found who may be John in 1910 living in Troy Township, Ashland County, Ohio (ED#18, page 268B). He is 38 and a farmer. Wife, Jane, is 32. There are two children: Lena (?), age 11 and Owen, age unclear. John and Jane were married 13 years in 1910. Children of John O. SPONSELLER and Jane ____: i. ii.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Hans Philip ), born 1873, in Ohio, died 1948, buried in Nova Cemetery, Ashland County, Ohio. 111 199 113,199 She married John W. SPECK about 1897. John W. SPECK was born 1874, in Ohio, died 113 113 199 1950, buried in Nova Cemetery, Ashland County, Ohio. Occupation: Farmer. Listed as &quot;Mima&quot; in the 1910 census. John and his family lived in Troy Township, Ashland County, Ohio in 1910 (ED#18, page 267A). Children of Jemima TEDROW and John W. SPECK: i. ii. iii. iv. Clara SPECK, born about 1898, in Ohio. 199 SPECK, born about 1900, in Ohio. Cannot read name in 1910 census. 199 Elmer SPECK, born about 1902, in Ohio. 199 Hazel SPECK, born about 1906, in Ohio. Not sure of name in 1910 census.

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152. Amos Augustus PARR (Amanda Jane SPONSELLER , Elias , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans 71,129 129,204 1 Philip ), born 18 Dec 1858, in Mt. Pleasant, Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 18 Jun 1910, 129 buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, PA. Occupation: Lutheran minister at 59,203 71,204 Spring Grove, York County, Pennsylvania; school teacher. He married Adda E. CROUSE 16 Oct 3,71 129 129,204 1890. Adda E. CROUSE was born 30 Dec 1859, died 26 Jul 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, 129 buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, PA. Lived in Spring Grove, PA. ILLNESS OF REV. A. A. PARR Rev. Amos A. Parr, of Lock Haven, well known here, is again in a serious condition suffering from valvular affection of the heart. Last fall Mr. Parr suffered a severe attack while visiting his mother near Littlestown, but so far recovered as to enable the attending physician to remove him to a New York sanitarium. He had recovered partly, but the strenuous work over Christmas brought on another attack. Mrs. Parr, the wife, is also an invalid, she having broken a leg as the result of a fall several months ago. and is only able to get about on crutches. The oldest daughter of the couple is also suffering with a nervous complaint. Adams County News - January 8, 1910 Adda was from Littlestown at the time of her death. She was visiting her daughter in Baltimore when she died. Children of Amos Augustus PARR and Adda E. CROUSE: i. 208 ii. Mary E. PARR, born 24 Nov 1892, died 1 Jan 1911, 129 Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, PA. 3,71 Esther C. PARR, born 23 Apr 1901.

154. Emma Rebecca PARR (Amanda Jane SPONSELLER , Elias , Henry , (Hans) George , 3,59,71 1 Hans Philip ), born 10 Apr 1866, in Pennsylvania, died 4 Jan 1942, in Hanover Hospital, Hanover, 129,208,209 129 York County, Pennsylvania, buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, PA. 59,71,207,230,231 71 She married Albert K. STOCK 24 Dec 1896. Albert K. STOCK was born 9 Feb 1874, in 59,71 Pennsylvania, died 3 Oct 1952, in Warner Hospital, Gettysburg, Adams County, 129,208 129 Pennsylvania, buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, PA. Occupation: 114 Cigar maker. Lived in Spring Grove, PA. Emma was the last of her family when she died. Albert and his family lived in Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1900. He was the last of his family when he died. Children of Emma Rebecca PARR and Albert K. STOCK: i. Roy A. STOCK, born 13 Jun 1898, in Pennsylvania. He married Mary 290 290 290 MILLER. Mary MILLER was born about 1904, died 11 Dec 1938.

Laura lived with her mother in 1900. Laura was from Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania at the time of her marriage to George. Lived in Trenton, New Jersey in 1915. Still in Trenton in 1945. George was from Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland at the time of his marriage to Laura. Children of Laura M. C. PARR and George Milton HUMBERT: i. Mary HUMBERT, born 30 Oct 1902.

167. Curtis Samuel SPONSELLER (Rufus S. , Elias , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), 3,59,71 3 155,299 born 21 Jan 1878, in Pennsylvania, died 5 May 1962. Occupation: Mail carrier. He married 71,123,299,300,301 299 Kathryn Alvaretta WILT 10 Oct 1911. Kathryn Alvaretta WILT was born 25 Mar 1885, in 3,123,155 123 Pennsylvania, died 18 May 1985. Was mail carrier near Littlestown. Curtis and his family lived in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1930. SPONSELLER-WILT On Tuesday evening at the home of the bride in Hampton Miss Katheryn Wilt, daughter of J. A. Wilt, was married to Curtis Sponseller, a well known rural mail carrier from tbe New Oxford post office. The house was very prettily decorated and the wedding took place in the presence of a large number of friends. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. E. Diettericb. Mr. and.Mrs. Sponseller have left for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and other points. Upon their return home they will reside in their newly furnished home in New Oxford. The groom is a son of Rufus Sponseller. Adams County News - October 14, 1911

169. Ida Rosetta SPONSELLER (Rufus S. , Elias , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), 71,227 born 16 Jul 1881, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 7 Nov 1967, in New Oxford Township, 227 227 Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried in New Oxford Cemetery, Adams County, Pennsylvania. She 59,71,139,220,226,308,310 married Charles Clayton MILLHIMES 29 Sep 1903, in New Oxford Township, Adams 309 County, Pennsylvania. Charles Clayton MILLHIMES was born 26 Nov 1879, in 59,71,271 Pennsylvania, christened 16 Oct 1881, in Mt. Joy Lutheran Church, Mt. Joy Township, Adams 271 123 County, Pennsylvania, died 15 Feb 1980. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Millhimes, New Oxford R. 2, were honored Sunday noon at a family dinner in Memorial Hall, New Chester, in observance of their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple were wed September 29, 1903, in the parsonage of the New Oxford Reformed Church by the Rev. S. P. Mauger with Mrs. Mauger as witness. Mr. Millhimes was a son of John and Sarah (Wherley) Millhimes. Mrs. Millhimes, then Ida R. Sponseller, was the daughter of Rufus and Mandilla (Snyder) Sponseller. The 105

173. Amos Nevin SPONSELLER (Amos Franklin , Elias , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans 3,71 3 1 Philip ), born 15 Sep 1894, died 26 Nov 1979, buried in Two Taverns. He married (1) Frances Ruth 71,314 3,71 3,71 3,315 APPLER 20 Jan 1917. Frances Ruth APPLER was born 15 Nov 1892, died 11 Jan 1956, 315 buried in Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Taverns, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He 315 married (2) Margaret MEANS. Amos Nevin Sponseller was the author of two publications listed in the National Union Catalog: &quot;The Parent-Teacher Association in Pennsylvania,&quot; (Philadelphia, 1933) and &quot;History of Public School Music in Pennsylvania,&quot; thesis at Temple University (Philadelphia, 1941). &quot;Amos taught for eight years in Adams County, Pennsylvania, schools and later moved to Hatboro, Pennsylvania, where he served as hight school instructor and assistant principal until his retirement. This period of service was interrupted by his entrance into Red Cross service in March 1942. Training until May 1942, after which he was sent overseas to the Milne Bay. There he served as field director attached to the 10th Army Corps, A.P.O. 322, Unit One F.P.O. 722nd, U.S. Navy ending with field director, Base F, March 1945. Later he went to Subic Bay, F.P.O. 3002nd Red Cross until June 1946. Amos received the Pacific Theater of Operations, Phillipines Liveration and Occupation, Red Cross 107

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Overseas Medal and Victory Medal. &quot;Upon his return to the State, he earned his Doctor of Education Degree from Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his retirement, he became an assistant Professor at Westminster College, Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Here he met and married Margaret Means, who later also obtained her Doctorate in Education and is now a Professor at Bloomsburg State College, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, where Dr. Sponseller is associated with the college on a part-time basis.&quot; Children of Amos Nevin SPONSELLER and Frances Ruth APPLER: 224 225 i. ii. Jay Nevin SPONSELLER, born 25 Dec 1917, died 22 May 1995. 71,165 Dorcas Ruth SPONSELLER, born 27 Apr 1919.

Guy L. STAIR, born about 1896, died 9 Mar 1950, in Hanover, York County, 321 321 Pennsylvania. He married Edna BIXLER. Ivan STAIR. William STAIR. Clair STAIR. Evelyn STAIR. John STAIR. 321 STAIR. She married William BLOUSE. 264,321 264 Elsie G. STAIR. She married Daniel E. MILLER 8 Jan 1927. 321 STAIR. She married Emory SAUBLE.

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177. George E. SPONSELLER (Andrew , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 3,59 199 199 159 about 1878, in Pennsylvania. Occupation: Stock receiver. He married Anna K. about 1898. Anna 199 K. was born about 1881, in Maryland. George and his family lived in Antietam, Washington County, Maryland in 1900 (HN 67). The family lived in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland in 1910 (HN 45). Lived in Kingston, New York in 1922.

Ruth S. SPONSELLER, born about 1898, in Maryland. 199 Mary M. SPONSELLER, born about 1903, in Maryland. 199 Bertha SPONSELLER, born about 1905. 199 John T. SPONSELLER, born about 1906, in Maryland. 199 Charles A. SPONSELLER, born about 1910, in Maryland.

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178. Annie S. SPONSELLER (Andrew , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born May 114 151,199,239 199 1882, in Pennsylvania. She married A. O. CUNNINGHAM about 1902. In 1910, Annie and her 5 children were living with her parents. The census does not state that she is a widow, but her husband is not in the household. Lived in Fort Pierre, South Dakota in 1922. Children of Annie S. SPONSELLER and A. O. CUNNINGHAM: i. ii. iii. iv. v.

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179. Ray J. (Israel) SPONSELLER (Andrew , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), 73,159,240 born 1890, in Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 9 Dec 1963, in Hanover, 73,240 240 York County, Pennsylvania, buried in New Oxford Cemetery, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 240 114,240,323 Occupation: School teacher. He married Annie M. HOOVER 10 Aug 1912, in New Oxford, 322 73,114 Adams County, Pennsylvania. Annie M. HOOVER was born Sep 1890, in Pennsylvania, died 73 73 1988, buried in St. Luke's Reformed Church, New Oxford, Adams Co., PA. Sponseller-Hoover Saturday evening, Aug. 10th, in New Oxford, Rev. Dr. W. A. Kern, of the Reformed church, united in marriage, Ray Sponseller, of Mt. Pleasant township, Adams county, and Miss Annie Hoover, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Washington Hoover, of East Berlin. The Hanover Herald ­ Saturday, August 17, 1912 Ray and his family lived in Hamilton Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1920 (HN 63). In 1987, Annie was close to 100 years old and lived at the Cross Keys Home.

Guy R. SPONSELLER, born about 1914, in Pennsylvania. Lived in Arlington, Virginia in 1963. 159 Walter A. SPONSELLER, born about 1915, in Pennsylvania. Lived in Falls Church, Virginia in 1963. 159 Carl E. SPONSELLER, born about 1918, in Pennsylvania. Lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia in 1963. Paul N. SPONSELLER. Was at Randolph Air Force Base in Texas in 1963. Herbert H. SPONSELLER. Lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia in 1963.

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180. Paul N. SPONSELLER (Andrew , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 73,114 73,241 1891, in Pennsylvania, died 27 Oct 1918, in Rouseville, Pennsylvania, buried in St. Luke's 73,241 3 Reformed Church, New Oxford, Adams Co., PA. Occupation: Coal miner in western PA. He 241,324 73,159 married Buna M. HOFFMAN. Buna M. HOFFMAN was born 1894, in Pennsylvania, died 3 73,325 Nov 1957, in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, buried in New Oxford Cemetery, Adams 325 159 County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: Seamstress. In 1920, a widowed Buna and her children lived with her father in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania (HN 76). Children of Paul N. SPONSELLER and Buna M. HOFFMAN: i. Paul E. SPONSELLER, born about 1912, in Pennsylvania. He married Gladys 326 326 JAMES 2 Dec 1931. Listed as &quot;Erwin P.&quot; in the 1920 census. Paul lived with his Hoffman grandfather in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1930. Clyde N. SPONSELLER, born 14 Mar 1916, in New Oxford, Adams County, 324 Pennsylvania, died 17 Sep 1999, in at home in New Oxford, Adams County, 324 Pennsylvania.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Children of Emma Rebecca SPONSELLER and Joseph M. BABYLON: i. Alverta BABYLON, born about 1902. Arrested on Serious Charge Francis Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. A. Smith, was arrested last Friday afternoon by Constable W. E. E. Henkel, on a warrant issued by Squire R. M. Straley, on information of J. S. Maring, of Mountpleasant township, formerly of Hanover, on a charge of assault with intent to commit rape. Young Smith was delivering bread to a party in the neighborhood of Kirkpatrick's school house, Mt. Pleasant township, Thursday evening, when he met Alverta, the 10-year-old daughter of Joseph Babylon, of Baltimore, a former resident of this place, who has been adopted by the Maring family, and who was bringing the cattle from the pasture field, on road leading from the York and Gettysburg turnpike to the schoolhouse. Smith jumped from the vehicle, it is alleged, and seizing the child, attempted to commit the crime, when she began screaming, and to muffle the cries he forced a handkerchief into her mouth. The child fought desperately for her freedom, and finally, Smith, probably fearing detection, allowed her to depart without accomplishing his purpose. The defendant was brought before the Justice, where he entered bail in the sum of $600 for a hearing at 4 p.m. this Thursday. New Oxford Item. The Hanover Herald ­ Saturday, September 14, 1912 Ruth BABYLON. She married ZEPP. Roy BABYLON.

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182. Harry Lewis SPONSELLER (Amos Arthur , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), 154,251 born 20 Jul 1880, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 15 Nov 1943, in Hanover General Hospital, 154,251 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, buried 17 Nov 1943, in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, York 154,328 329,330 271,331,332 County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: Farmer. He married Edna Viola SPANGLER 8 Nov 271,330 1904, in Mt. Joy Parsonage, Mt. Joy, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Edna Viola SPANGLER was 156,333 born 10 Jun 1886, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, christened 29 Aug 1886, in Mt. Joy Lutheran 271,334 Church, Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 1 Jun 1950, in Hanover General 333 Hospital, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, buried 3 Jun 1950, in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, 156,328,333 333 York County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: Housewife. SSN - 176-05-0590 Lived in Oxford Twp.; Lutheran Church New Oxford; buried Hanover. Mortgage in Mt. Pleasant Twp. satisfied 1923. Farmed in Straban Twp. Harry was a farmer all his life, although he did a little shop work when he was older. For most of his life, he lived in Adams and York Counties in Pennsylvania. He became a Reformed Lutheran after he 112

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller married Edna Spangler. Harry was living in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County when the application for marriage to Edna was filed on November 1, 1904. , Harry and Edna were married by William G. Minnick, Minister, at Mt. Joy Parsonage on November 8, 1904. To get to the Sponseller homestead, you would go toward Sugartown through McSherrystown, turn right to Centennial or Mt. Rock, then go straight. Right before getting to Sugartown, you would turn left on Stonebridge Road right before the Brush Run School. For good brood mares, young fresh cows, hogs, and farming machinery, attend my sale on Wednesday. Feb. 23rd. HARRY L. SPONSELLER, New Oxford, R. D. 4. - The New Oxford Item, February 2, 1921 FATHER AND SIX SONS ATTEND BANQUET The New Oxford Times - January 24, 1926 Harry L. Sponseller, who reside on the Clayton Berkheimer farm, Oxford township, and six of his ten sons were present at the Lutheran Fathers' and Sons' banquet held in St. Mark's Lutheran church, Hanover, last evening. Fathers and sons gathered at this banquet from Lutheran charges of seven townships, including churches at New Oxford, East Berlin, Abbottstown, New Baltimore, West Manheim, McSherrystown and Hanover. Mr. Sponseller purchased seven tickets of the allotment assigned to the New Oxford Lutheran church, of which he is a member. Besides the six sons who accompanied their father to the meeting in Hanover, Mr. Spouseller has four more stocky youngsters below the age of ten. The ten boys make a hale and hearty bunch of &quot;farm help&quot; any farmer would be proud of. They are all at home and none is married. Father is Farmer Mr. Sponseller is some husky farmer himself, in the prime of life, standing six feet and weighing at his best 196 pounds, while Mrs. Sponseller is a mere slip of a woman who has a lot of managing to do with all the men folk around. Mrs. Sponseller, who was before marriage Miss Edna Spangler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Spangler, near the Hoffman Orphanage, and Mr. Sponseller were married in 1904. The boys in the order of their birth are: George, 20; Harry, Jr., 18; Willis, 16; Clyde, 15; Gervis, 13; Edgar, 11; Curtis, 9; Melvin, 7; Donald, 5; and Richard, 2. Harry, Jr., is nearly as tall as his father and weighs 172 pounds at the age of 18. He and his brother George are employed at the Steacy and Wilton stone quarries, located a short distance from their home. The other boys who are old enough attend sessions at the Red Hill school. Mrs. Sponseller is ambitious to have at least two of her boys, probably Gervis and Donald, study for the ministry, but Mr. Sponseller would be satisfied to have them all turn out good farmers. The family may take undeniable pride in the fact that they come from sturdy stock. Their grandparents from both sides are still living, as well as Mrs. Sponseller's grandfather, and their great-grandfather, David L. Spangler, near St. John's Church, who will reach his eighty-ninth milestone next April. Mr. Sponseller is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Sponseller, New Oxford, who hope to mark their Golden Wedding anniversary next fall. This worthy couple have a total of 43 grandchildren who will assemble to help celebrate the event. Harry's occupation given on his death certificate is &quot;Fixed boiler at Richard McAllister Hotel&quot;. His residence at time of death was 303 York Street, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Information on death certificate provided by Edna V. Sponseller of 303 York St., Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Obituary: Harry L. Sponseller, Hanover, formerly of near New Oxford, died Monday morning at 3:10 o'clock at the Hanover General hospital, at the age of 63 years. Mr. Sponseller was a son of the late 113

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Amos and Jane Haar Sponseller, and was born July 20, 1880. He was a member of the First Lutheran church. New Oxford. Surviving are his wife, who before marriage was Edna Spangler; 11 children, George Sponseller, Baltimore; Harry, Jr., Hanover; Willis, Hanover R. 2; Clyde, Harrisburg; Gervis, Hanover; Edgar, Hanover R.1; Curtis, Melvin and Donald, Hanover; F 3-C Richard, United States Navy, stationed at Great Lakes, Ill., and Evelyn, at home; 12 grandchildren, and the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Emma Babylon, Littlestown; Jesse Sponseller, Hanover; Samuel Sponseller, Ohio; Mrs. Elmer Snyder, Littlestown; Charles Sponseller, New Oxford, and Arthur Sponseller, New Oxford R. D. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the W. A. Feiser funeral home, Hanover. The Rev. George E. Sheffer, pastor of the First Lutheran church, New Oxford, oficiated. Interment was made in Rest Haven cemetery. - The New Oxford Item, November 18, 1943. Edna was living in Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania when the application for marriage to Harry was filed on November 1, 1904. Mrs. Harry L. Sponseller Mrs. Edna Viola (Spangler) Sponseller, widow of Harry L. Sponseller, Hanover, Pa., died Thursday in the Hanover General Hospital, where she had been admitted as a patient May 30, following an illness of eight months. She was aged 63 years and was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Flickinger) Spangler. Her husband died Nov. 15, 1943. Mrs. Sponseller was a member of the First Lutheran church, New Oxford. Surviving are eleven children, Lester Spangler, near Harney, was a step-brother. Funeral services this afternoon. - The News, Frederick, Maryland, June 3, 1950 Birth and death dates confirmed on gravestone. Was living at 303 York St., Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania at time of Harry L. Sponseller's death. Was living at 535 Baltimore Street, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania at time of death. Information on certificate given by Clyde L. Sponseller (son) of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Children of Harry Lewis SPONSELLER and Edna Viola SPANGLER: 227 228 i. ii. George Amos SPONSELLER, born 17 Dec 1905, died 16 Nov 1980, in 335,336,337 Hanover Hospital, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Harry Cyril (Boot) SPONSELLER, born 20 Aug 1907, in New Oxford, Adams 156,338 County, Pennsylvania, died 8 Oct 1998, in Hanover Hospital, Hanover, York 338 County, Pennsylvania. Willis Warren SPONSELLER, born 14 Jul 1909, in Straban Township, Adams 339,340 County, Pennsylvania, died 7 Nov 1994, in Brethren Home, New Oxford, 340 Adams County, Pennsylvania. Clyde Levere SPONSELLER, born 3 Oct 1910, in New Oxford, Adams County, 341 Pennsylvania, christened 29 May 1911, in Reformed Church, New Oxford, 142,342 Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 12 Jan 2006, in Hanover Hall, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, buried 16 Jan 2006, in Rest Haven Cemetery, 114

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. He married (1) Helena LITTLE. He 193 married (2) Betty LAWYER. He married (3) Isabelle (&quot;Lee&quot;) 193,343 TARANTELLA. Isabelle (&quot;Lee&quot;) TARANTELLA was born in Renovo, 343 Pennsylvania, died 28 Sep 1989, in Hillview House, Hanover General Hospital, 343 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, buried 2 Oct 1989, in St. Joseph cemetery, 343 Renovo, Pennsylvania. No children. Clyde L. Sponseller Clyde L. Sponseller, 95, formerly of Penn Street, Hanover, died Thursday, January 12, 2006, at Hanover Hall. He was the husband of Isabelle (Tarantella) Miller Sponseller, who died September 28, 1989. Born October 3, 1910, in New Oxford, Clyde was the son of the late Harry L. and Edna (Spangler) Sponseller. Clyde was employed for 25 years at Olmsted Air Force Base in Middletown. He later retired from the Harrisburg Carpenters Union after thirteen years of service. Mr. Sponseller was a fifty year member of F &amp; AM 464 Robert Burns Lodge, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Consistory, and Zembo Shrine. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Clyde was also a member of Trinity UCC, Hanover. Survivors include four stepchildren, Rita Welcomer, Marietta, Grace &quot;Susie&quot; Kisko, Renova, Richard Miller, Hanover, and Joseph Miller, Mill Hall,: three brothers, Gervis Sponseller, Melvin Sponseller, and Donald Sponseller, all of Hanover; one sister, Evelyn Martin, Hanover; 14 stepgrandchildren; and 17 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers, George, Harry, Willis, Edgar, Curtis, and Richard Sponseller. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2006, at the Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, with the Rev. Julian E. Hall officiating. There will be a viewing 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery. For those desiring, contributions may be made in Clyde's memory to Trinity UCC, 116 York St., Hanover, PA, 17331. Published in the Evening Sun from 1/14/2006 1/15/2006. Isabelle was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hanover. Gervis Francis SPONSELLER, born 17 Aug 1912, in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Edgar Sylvester SPONSELLER, born 6 May 1914, in Gettysburg Hospital, 344 Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 6 Nov 1996, in at home, 345 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Curtis Clair SPONSELLER, born 12 Apr 1916, in Adams County, 346 Pennsylvania, died 6 Nov 2004. 346 Melvin Theron SPONSELLER, born 31 Jul 1918. Donald Charles SPONSELLER, born 29 Dec 1920, in Mt. Pleasant Township, 347 Adams County, Pennsylvania. Richard Vernon SPONSELLER, born 20 Aug 1923, in New Oxford, Adams 142,348,349 County, Pennsylvania, died 15 Sep 1997, in Hanover Hall Nursing Home, 349 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Evelyn Viola SPONSELLER, born 25 Dec 1927, in New Oxford, Adams County, 350 Pennsylvania. 115

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller 183. Jesse Haar SPONSELLER (Amos Arthur , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 71,199 5 Sep 1882, in Pennsylvania, died 4 Aug 1962, in Memorial Osteopathic Hospital, York, York 122,252 County, Pennsylvania, buried in Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams County, 122 71,252,351 71 Pennsylvania. He married Rebecca (Jane) WHERLEY 18 Oct 1903. Rebecca (Jane) 3,71,199 WHERLEY was born 10 Sep 1883, in Pennsylvania, died 14 Nov 1944, in Harrisburg, 252,351 122,351 Pennsylvania, buried in Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Farmed in Straban Twp.; later lived in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania; buried Christ Reformed. Children all living in York or Adams County. in deed 1965. Jesse was a hireling on the farm of Joseph Colgan in Oxford Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1900. Jesse and his family lived in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1910 (HN 24). The family lived in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania in 1930. Jesse H. Sponseller. 79, who resided with his son, Earl F. Sponseller, East Berlin R. 2, died in Memorial Osteopathic Hospital, York, on Saturday at 3:50 p.m. He was admitted as a patient at the hospital on Friday. He was a son of the late Amos and Amanda Jane Haar Sponseller. His wife, who was Mrs. Jane Rebecca (Wherley) Sponseller. died on November 14, 1944. He is survived by eight children: Ernest L. Sponseller, New Oxford R. D.; Earl F., with whom he resided; Mrs. Cora Messinger, New Oxford R. 2; Mrs. Mabel Laughman, 9 E. Middle St., Hanover; John H. Sponseller, Thomasville R. 1; Mrs. Roy Duncan, Abbottstown R. 1; Mrs. Edward Hull, 834 W. Middle St., Hanover; Leroy E. Sponseller, Abbottstown R. 1; 33 grandchildren; 34 greatgrandchildren; two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Emma Babylon, Gettysburg; Mrs. Elmer Snyder, Prince St., Littlestown; Samuel Sponseller, Plymouth, Ohio; Charles Sponseller, New Oxford R. D.; and Arthur Sponseller, Gettysburg R. D. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Little's Funeral Home, Littlestown. In the absence of his pastor, the Rev. George Shultz Jr., pastor of St. Luke's United Church of Christ, near White Hall, officiated. Burial was in Christ Church Cemetery, near Littlestown. The New Oxford Item, August 9, 1862 Listed as &quot;Jane R.&quot; in the 1930 census. Also &quot;Jane R.&quot; in her obituary. Children of Jesse Haar SPONSELLER and Rebecca (Jane) WHERLEY: 237 i. Ernest L. (Sponnie) SPONSELLER, born 17 May 1905, in Adams County, 155,328,352 Pennsylvania, died 3 May 1982, in Hanover Hospital, Hanover, York 328,352 County, Pennsylvania. 71,73,155 73 Earl Francis SPONSELLER, born 1 Jul 1906, in Pennsylvania, died 1986. 3,71,199 Cora C. SPONSELLER, born 28 Jan 1908, in Pennsylvania, died 31 Oct 353 1983. 3,71 Mabel N. SPONSELLER, born 3 Oct 1911. 122,155 John H. SPONSELLER, born 16 May 1913, in Pennsylvania, died 4 Sep 116

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184. Samuel Cleveland SPONSELLER (Amos Arthur , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans 114,250 199 1 Philip ), born 11 Nov 1884, in Pennsylvania. Occupation: Farmer. He married May V. 199 199 SOURWINE about 1907. May V. SOURWINE was born about 1889, in Ohio. Samuel and his family lived in Plymouth Township, Richland County, Ohio in 1910 (HN 271). The family lived in New Haven, Huron County, Ohio in 1920 (HN 171). Samuel and May, and their son, Samuel, still lived in New Haven in 1930 (HN 79). Moved to Plymouth and Tiffin, Ohio. Monocacy and Catoctin says widow was living in Ohio in 1987, but Grandpa (Gervis Sponseller) says that Samuel outlived his wife. Samuel was killed by a tractor. While he was coming out of a barn, Samuel thought the tractor was in reverse, but it was in forward. The tractor went through the barn. Samuel fell off of the tractor and the tractor fell on top of him. Children of Samuel Cleveland SPONSELLER and May V. SOURWINE: i. ii. iii.

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Children of Mary Jane SPONSELLER and Elmer Robert SNYDER: i. Claude E. SNYDER, born 1906, in Carroll County, Maryland, died 22 May 356 1981, in Warner Hospital, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried in 356 Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He married 356,357 Ruth Evelyn LAWYER. Ruth Evelyn LAWYER was born 14 Sep 1908, in 199,358 359 Maryland, died before 23 Apr 1985. 199,250 193 Edna SNYDER, born 1908, in Maryland. Occupation: Nurse. She married 356 McGUIGAN. 159,250 250 Sterling SNYDER, born 1910, in Pennsylvania, died 1959. 159,250 Earl SNYDER, born 1911, in Pennsylvania. 159,250 Melvin (Pete) SNYDER, born 1914, in Pennsylvania. 159,250 356 Helen SNYDER, born 1916, in Pennsylvania. She married KEISER. 250 356 Dorothy SNYDER, born 1922. She married SHARROCK. Lived in Ohio in 1981. 250 Norman SNYDER, born 1923, in Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He 250 250 married Dessa R. Dessa R. was born 1927, in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. 250 Robert SNYDER, born 1925.

188. Cecelia SPONSELLER (John Joseph , Joseph , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), 3,59,262 262 born about 1874, in Pennsylvania, died 12 Mar 1943, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, buried 15 Mar 262 1943, in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. She married William F. 158,262 MENCHEY. William and Cecelia lived in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1909. She was from Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, where her husband lived, at the time of her death. Children of Cecelia SPONSELLER and William F. MENCHEY: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi.

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Eli lived in Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1916. He, Sarah, and their daughter, Mary, lived in York, York County, Pennsylvania on Front Street in 1920. His brother, Frank, lived with them. In 1930, the family lived in Conewago Township, York County. Children of Eli SPONSELLER and Sarah J. DAVENPORT: i. 252 ii. iii. iv. Mary SPONSELLER, born about 1918, in Pennsylvania. She married 367 HARRY. Lived in York, York County, Pennsylvania in 2003. Curtis J. SPONSELLER, born 17 Aug 1924, in York, York County, 367 367 Pennsylvania, died 12 Sep 2003, in Aspers, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 155 Evelyn SPONSELLER, born about 1927, in Pennsylvania. She married 367 KISSICK. Lived in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania in 2003. 155 Paul SPONSELLER, born about 1930, in Pennsylvania, died before 12 Sep 367 2003.

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190. Mary Elizabeth SPONSELLER (John Joseph , Joseph , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans 114 1 Philip ), born about 26 May 1883, in Pennsylvania, died 7 May 1916, in Cumberland Township, 260 260 Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried in Catholic Cemetery, Adams County, Pennsylvania. She 260 368 199 married Jacob DARR 23 Jan 1905. Jacob DARR was born about 1843, in Pennsylvania. Jacob and Mary lived in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1910. Children of Mary Elizabeth SPONSELLER and Jacob DARR: i. Leo DARR. After two months' search Sergeant Jos. Merrifield and Private Charles Conrad, state policeman, have finally located a bay pony stolen from J. G. Deitweiler of York, November 4th. Leo Darr. of Gettysburg, is alleged to have taken the pony and left it at the farm of John Baumgardner between Bonneauville and Hanover. Darr recently joined the army, however, and cannot be located. - The New Oxford Item, January 6, 1921.

193. Alexander SPONSELLER (John Jacob , John , (John) Jacob , Andreas , Hans Philip ), born 54 182 about 1832, in Maryland, died 1879, in Iowa, buried in Ralston Cemetery, Adams Township, 182 61 61 Wapello County, Iowa. Occupation: Farmer. He married (1) Mariah ____. Mariah ____ was born 61 182 about 1838, in Indiana, died 1868, in Iowa, buried in Ralston Cemetery, Adams Township, Wapello 182 58 58,182 County, Iowa. He married (2) Eliza Ann. Eliza Ann was born 1834, in Indiana, died 20 Jun 182 182 1916, buried in Ralston Cemetery, Adams Township, Wapello County, Iowa. Alexander and his family lived next door to his parents in Polk Township, Wapello County, Iowa in 1860 (name spelled Sponseller). They lived in Adams Township, Wapello County, Iowa in 1870 (name spelled Sponsler). A widowed Eliza lived in Adams Township, Wapello County, Iowa in 1880 with her stepson, William, and her other children with Alexander. Children of Alexander SPONSELLER and Mariah ____: i. ii. Clarinda SPONSELLER, born about 1859, in Iowa. 58 59 William F. SPONSELLER, born about 1861, in Iowa. Occupation: Farmer. William lived with his stepmother in 1880.

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller 1917, buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. Occupation: Bottling 276 276 276 276 business. Religion: Evangelical Reformed. He married Mary E. KETLER Sep 1866. Mary E. 12 12 KETLER was born 2 Jun 1844, died 29 Oct 1914, buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick County, 12 Maryland. &quot;William H. Shipley attended the public schools of Frederick City. When was but nine years old his father died, leaving his mother with a family of very small children, and he was early forced to seek his own livelihood. When he was fourteen years old he stopped school and assisted his mother in the conduct of the farm until the outbreak of the Civil War. He then enlisted in the Confederate Army in the command of &quot;Stonewall&quot; Jackson, and participated in twenty-seven battles, among which were South Mountain, Antietam and Gettysburg. At the last named fight he was wounded seven times, being shot in the side and lower limbs. He was taken prisoner and confined for twenty-five months in a hospital in Baltimore. For his gallantry he was promoted to be sergeant after the battle of Gettysburg. Upon returning to Frederick City after the close of the war, Mr. Shipley obtained a position as foreman of the brickyard of the late James Whitehill. For a period of nineteen years he served in the capacity of bookkeeper and manager. In 1874, he purchased the property which he now occupies, and embarked in the bottling of beer, porter, ale and soft drinks. He has built up a large trade and his establishment is one of the largest of its kind in Western Maryland. He is the leading bottler of Frederick, is a successful business man, and is one of the well known and substantial citizens of the city.&quot; &quot;In politics he is a staunch adherent of the Democracy, and has served as a member of the Frederick City Council. He is very prominent in fraternal circles, holding membership and being a leading spirit in many organizations. He is one of the oldest members of the Senior Order of United American mechanics in the state. He became a member of Fredonia Council, No. 46, in 1874, shortly after the Council was instituted, and when Francis Scott Key Council, No. 48, was formed, he withdrew from the former and became one of the charter members of the latter Council and is one of its trustees. He also held membership in the State Council for seventeen years, and is now a representative from that body to the National Council. Mr. Shipley is also connected with King David Lodge, No. 50, I.O.O.F., in which he is a trustee and also a marshal. He is also identified with the Encampment, being guide in that branch of the lodge. He holds membership in Frederick Council, No. 1196, Royal Arcanum; in Frederick Conclave of Heptasophs; in Frederick Aerie of Eagles; and is a charter member of the Order of Owls of Frederick. For about forty-six years he has been a member of the Junor Fire Compan, and has been on the standing committee of that organization for some years. he has served a president of the Maryland Bottlers' Association, and is widely known through that branch of trade&quot;. William was affiliated with the Evangelical Reformed Church of Frederick. Children of William H. SHIPLEY and Mary E. KETLER: i. ii. Mary C. SHIPLEY, born 30 Jul 1867, died 4 Aug 1867, buried in Mt. Olivet 12 Cemetery, Frederick County, Maryland. 12 12 William H. SHIPLEY, born 20 May 1868, died 22 May 1868, buried in Mt. 12 Olivet Cemetery, Frederick County, Maryland. 122

196. John D. SPONSELLER (John Jacob , (John) Jacob , (John) Jacob , Andreas , Hans Philip ), 12,58 12 born 1850, in Maryland, died 1913, buried in Jefferson Union Cemetery, Jefferson, Frederick 12 3 3 County, Maryland. He married Estelle Elizabeth KOLB 1886. Estelle Elizabeth KOLB was born 12 12 12 1857, died 1935, buried in Jefferson Union Cemetery, Jefferson, Frederick Co., MD. Jefferson Reformed Church; later on East Church St. in Frederick. John was apparently a laborer on the farm of Joseph Glaze in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland in 1870. The funeral of the late John J. Sponseller, who was killed in a runaway accident in Montgomery county, took place on January 1, from his home at Burdette, Montgomery county, at 8 o'clock. The body was brought to Frederick on the B and O. railroad and taken to Jefferson on the H and K Railway, where interment was made in the Reformed cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev T S Davis of the Reformed church. The honorary pall bearers were Maurice H. Dade, Millard F. Culler, Samuel M. Culler, Emory R. Remsberg, B. Albert Thrasher, and David M. Souder. The active pallbeaers were nephews of the deceased and were Jesse S., Oscar C. and Grayson C. Sponseller, William C and John H. Lakin and George C. Slagle. M. R. Etchison. of Jefferson, had charge of the funeral arrangements. - The Frederick News, January 3, 1914. Children of John D. SPONSELLER and Estelle Elizabeth KOLB: i.

200. William Eugene SPONSELLER (William H. , (John) Jacob , (John) Jacob , Andreas , Hans 58,186,278 1 Philip ), born 15 Jul 1859, in near Frederick, Maryland, died 7 Nov 1933, in Frederick, Frederick 278 186 County, Maryland. Occupation: Farmer, then livery business. He married (1) Ann Cordelia 278 3 3 HARNE 1879. Ann Cordelia HARNE was born 1861. He married (2) Amanda Rebecca 278 3 3 DeLAUGHTER. Amanda Rebecca DeLAUGHTER was born 1868, died 1912. Had livery stable and feed business in Frederick. &quot;Was born on a farm near Frederick. While a lad, he was engaged in farming and during the winter months attended the public schools of the neighborhood. At the age of fifteen years, he came to Frederick City and engaged in various occupations. After some time, Mr. Sponseller entered the employ of Charles E. Mealey, who conducted a livery stable, as a driver. After two years at this establishment, he went to Edward Simm's livery stable in South Market street, which is the place now owned by him. In 1893, Mr. Sponseller went in the livery business for himself at the old Mealey stand, known as the Mountain City Stables. He later rented the Palace Stables, and conducted business at this location in South Market street for three years. In 1897, Mr. Sponseller purchased the Pioneer Livery Stables from Edward Simm. This is the finest livery stable in Frederick City and does a larger business than any similar enterprise in the city. Mr. Sponseller has been very successful in his venture and is one of Frederick's progressive business men. He is also the owner of two fine farms situated south of Frederick City, one containing about 162 acres and the other about 114 acres.&quot; In politics, Mr. Sponseller is a staunch supporter of the Democratic party. Children of William Eugene SPONSELLER and Ann Cordelia HARNE: 259 260 i. ii. Charles G. SPONSELLER, died 1960. 3 William M. SPONSELLER, born 19 Sep 1880, died 17 Nov 1942, in 3 Chambersburg, PA.

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202. Mary C. LEASE (Elizabeth Jane SPONSELLER , (John) Jacob , (John) Jacob , Andreas , Hans 3,12 3,12 1 Philip ), born about 1850, died 1921, buried in Chapel Lutheran Church, Libertytown, Frederick 12 County, Maryland. She married Allen Z. BURRIER. Allen Z. BURRIER was born 20 Oct 1852, in 371 3,12 Mount Pleasant District, Frederick Co., MD, died 1927, buried in Chapel Lutheran Church, 12 371 Libertytown, Frederick County, Maryland. Occupation: Saw mill and threshing machine operator. From Mt. Pleasant. Lived at Chestnut Grove. &quot;Mr. Burrier went to the Chestnut Grove school until he was eighteen years old. He had but a very poor chance of securing a education, and his attendance was exceedingly irregular. He grew to manhood in farm work. At his marriage, he lived for one year on his father's farm. He then had charge of the Nathan Nelson place in Mount Pleasant District for four years, after which he returned to the homestead for one year. He then made sale and was located for two years in Woodville District. He passed a year at Central and a like period in New Market District. Mr. Burrier then took up his residence on his present place, which he had purchased two years before. At the time he secured possession of it, the entire place, except 5 acres, was in bushes. He also erected the buildings. In 1889, Mr. Burrier started a saw mill on the place. He later added a thresher and clover huller to his enterpirse. Some years ago, his son Emerson succeeded to the saw mill business. Mr. Burrier is one of the up-to-date and well-known residents of Mount Pleasant District. He has won success by his own efforts, having begun in adverse circumstances.&quot; Children of Mary C. LEASE and Allen Z. BURRIER: i. 263 ii. iii. iv. Emerson BURRIER, born 1873, died 1957, buried in Memorial Park Cemetery 12 371 and Cloister, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. He married GARVER. 12 12 Sallie A. BURRIER, born 27 Oct 1874, died 9 Jun 1950. 12 12 Katie E. BURRIER, born 17 Oct 1875, died 28 Dec 1948, buried in Chapel 12 Lutheran Church, Libertytown, Frederick County, Maryland. 12 12 Allen Jacob BURRIER, born about 5 Mar 1877, died 29 Jan 1896, buried in 126

203. Nettie Jane SPONSELLER (Arthur T. , (John) Jacob , (John) Jacob , Andreas , Hans Philip ), 3,12,58 12,283 born 1869, in Maryland, died 13 May 1931, in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, buried in 12,283 Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Marylandaryland. She married George S. Clinton 283 372 BOPST Sep 1891. George S. Clinton BOPST was born 15 Jan 1865, in Clearspring, Washington 372 3,12 County, Maryland, died 1959, buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, 12,373 372 Maryland. Religion: United Brethren Church. Nettie J. Sponseller was from Frederick City, MD and was a descendant of &quot;one of the old families of Frederick County&quot;. &quot;G.S. Clinton Bopst was a child when his parents brought him to Frederick, where he was educated in the public schools of the city. At the age of sixteen, he became a clerk in the store of D.H. Smtih, on the corner of Church and Market streets, Frederick, MD. He remained with Mr. Smith for sixteen years, during which he became thoroughly acquainted with all the details of mercantile life. In 1897, he formed a partnership with Harry F. Shipley. The firm of Shipley and Bopst managed one of the leading business houses in Frederick. Their store was stocked with all kinds of toys, phonographs, musical records, sewing machines, and bicycles. Their store, situated at Nos. 103-107 North Market street, was one of the largest establishments of its kind in that part of Maryland. In January, 1909, Mr. Bopst sold his interst to H.F. Shipley, and purchased Pearl Bargain house, at Pearl, MD, and is doing a large and increasing business. He has won success by his own efforts and is a self-made man. He is a thorough business man and stands well among the merchants of Frederck County. His store at Pearl is well stocked with all kinds of general merchandise., He deals in furniture, sewing machines, harness, men and boys' clothing, dry goods, groceries, flour and feed of all kinds. The goods are well chosen, and of fine quality.&quot; &quot;In politics, Mr. Bopst votes the Republican ticket. Fraternally, he is a member of Mountain City Lodge, Knights of Pythias; of Francis Scott Key Camp; the United American Mechanics; and the Knights of the Maccabees. In religion, he is affiliated with the United Brethren Church of Frederick.&quot; 127

222. Charles Leroy MILLHIMES (Ida Rosetta SPONSELLER , Rufus S. , Elias , Henry , (Hans) 3,308 2 1 George , Hans Philip ), born 15 Aug 1906, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 14 Mar 1994, in 308 Gettysburg Lutheran Retirement Village, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried 17 Mar 308 1994, in St. Paul's (The Pines) Cemetery, New Chester, Pennsylvania. He married Bernice Donohue 123 123 308 MEYERS 12 Jun 1935. Bernice Donohue MEYERS died 17 Sep 1988. Prior to moving to the retirement home in Gettysburg, Charles had lived in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in New Chester. He belonged to Adams County Fish and Game Association, the Loyal Order of Moose Gettysburg Lodge, and the Adams County Farmers Association. Children of Charles Leroy MILLHIMES and Bernice Donohue MEYERS: i. Margaret Ida MILLHIMES, born 27 Mar 1937. She married Charles 308,376 376 STRAYER III. Charles STRAYER III was born 24 Apr 1943. Margaret lived in Gettysburg in 1994.

227. George Amos SPONSELLER (Harry Lewis , Amos Arthur , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , 335 1 Hans Philip ), born 17 Dec 1905, christened 23 Jan 1906, in Mt. Joy Church by Rev. W.G. 142 335,336,337 Minnick, died 16 Nov 1980, in Hanover Hospital, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, buried 335 19 Nov 1980, in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. He married Gladys E. 156 SADLER 28 Aug 1927. Gladys E. SADLER was born 4 Mar 1909, in New Oxford, Adams County, 336,378 Pennsylvania, died 24 Feb 1985, in Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, 336,378 Pennsylvania, buried 26 Feb 1985, in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, York County, 378 Pennsylvania. Bought farm on Little Conewago. Lived in Baltimore. George was named after both of his grandfathers (George Spangler and Amos Sponseller). Birth and death dates confirmed on gravestone. George was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Hanover and the Hanover Moose. Birth and death dates confirmed on gravestone. 134

228. Harry Cyril (Boot) SPONSELLER (Harry Lewis , Amos Arthur , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , 156,338 1 Hans Philip ), born 20 Aug 1907, in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, christened 12 Jan 142 1908, in Mt. Joy Church by Rev. W.G. Minnick, died 8 Oct 1998, in Hanover Hospital, Hanover, York 338 County, Pennsylvania, buried 12 Oct 1998, in New Oxford Cemetery, New Oxford, Adams County, 338 156 PA. He married Pearl Arlene YOHE 30 May 1937, in Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania. Pearl Arlene 379 YOHE was born 2 Dec 1915, in Father's farm in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 15 156,379 Oct 1993, in Hanover Hospital, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, buried 19 Oct 1993, in New 379 Oxford Cemetery, New Oxford, Adams County, PA. Harry Cyril spent most of his childhood on his father's farm and received an education up through and including the eighth grade. As a teenager he was hired out to do some farm work for other people. He went to work at the stone quarry in Adams County for the Bethlehem Co. and he later worked as a chauffeur. He later became a waiter at Mt. Washington Hotel, New Hampshire, where his future wife also worked. After Pearl and Harry married, the Depression struck. During this time, Harry worked at many jobs. He clipped cows (clipping hair from the cow's udders), owned a bar called the &quot;Cabaret&quot;, and worked at Hanover Shoe Farms for two or three years. Later he worked for S. Morgan Smith, which was later bought out by Allis-Chalmers, and then the shipyard in Sparrows Point, Baltimore, Maryland. He worked at the shipyard during the war as a welder. After the war he sold Massey-Ferguson tractors and Snap-On Tools. Around 1950 he and his brother, Gervis, bought an Esso gas station, which they owned for a few years. Harry then returned to the Allis-Chalmers Co. and worked there until retirement. When Harry was a baby, one of his uncles called him &quot;a blue-eyed beaut&quot; and the nickname &quot;Boot&quot; stuck with him for the rest of his life. Harry was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hanover; the Conewago Campers Association; York and Adams County Game and Fish Association in Abbottstown; and the Inernation Asociation of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He retired from the former Allis Chalmers Company, Inc. in York, Pennsylvania in 1974. Pearl was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Hanover; the church's Homemaker's Club; and the American Association of Retired Persons. Children of Harry Cyril (Boot) SPONSELLER and Pearl Arlene YOHE: 273 i. Max Lear SPONSELLER, born 9 Apr 1938, in Hanover, York County, 135

229. Willis Warren SPONSELLER (Harry Lewis , Amos Arthur , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , 339,340 1 Hans Philip ), born 14 Jul 1909, in Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, christened 28 142,339 Aug 1909, in Reformed Church, New Oxford, by Rev. P.T.E. Stuckslyer, died 7 Nov 1994, in 340 Brethren Home, New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried 10 Nov 1994, in Rest Haven 328,340 339,340 Cemetery, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. He married Sarah Emma WILDASIN 29 Jun 339 1929, in Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland. Sarah Emma WILDASIN was born 23 Feb 1911, in 339 339 381 York County, Pennsylvania, christened 16 Apr 1911, in at her parent's home, died 22 Dec 1999, buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Baptized by Reverend P.T.E. Strickslyer. Marriage performed by John B. Rubley, Grace Lutheran Church pastor. Willis was a member of Calvary Bible Church and was employed by Eisenhart Wall Covering Company for more than 20 years, retiring in July, 1974. HANOVER - Willis W. Sponseller, 85, of Hanover, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday at The Brethren Home-Cross Keys. He was the husband of Sarah (Wildasin) Sponseller. The couple had observed the 65th anniversary of their wedding on June 29. The service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Wetzel Funeral Home Inc., 549 Carlisle St., Hanover. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Sponseller was born July 14, 1909, in Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Harry L. and Edna (Spangler) Sponseller. He was employed by Eisenhart Wall Covering Co. for more than 20 years prior to his retirement in July 1974. He was a member of Calvary Bible Church. Mr. Sponseller also is survived by a daughter, Marlene R. Strickler of Hanover; a son, Darvin W. Sponseller of Hanover; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Martin of Hanover; and eight brothers, Harry Sponseller, Clyde Sponseller, Gervis Sponseller, Edgar Sponseller, Curtis Sponseller, Melvin Sponseller, Donald Sponseller and Richard Sponseller, all of Hanover. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Clair W. Shorb and the Rev. John P. Layman. Baptized by Reverend D.B. Lau, D.D., pastor of St. Paul's Dubs Church (Lutheran). HANOVER ­ Sarah E. Sponseller, 88, of Hanover, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday at her home. She was the wife of the late Willis W. Sponseller. The service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Hanover. Viewing will be Sunday evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Sponseller was born Feb. 23, 1911, in Manheim Township. She was the daughter of the late I. Ellsworth and Mary S. (Baumgardner) Wildasin. She worked at Hanover Shoe Co., retiring in 1976 after more than 18 years of service. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church in 136

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Hanover. Mrs. Sponseller is survived by a son, Darwin W. Sponseller of Glenville; a daughter, Marlene R. Strickler of Hanover; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and two great-great-grandchildren. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Clair W. Shorb. Children of Willis Warren SPONSELLER and Sarah Emma WILDASIN: 277 278 i. ii. Marlene Rita SPONSELLER, born 2 Jun 1936, in Hanover General Hospital, 339 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Darwin Willis SPONSELLER, born 7 Jul 1952, in Hanover General Hospital, 339 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Sponseller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sponseller, 543 York street, Hanover, and Ruthetta Naomi Krumrine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Krumrine, Westminster RD 2, Carroll County, MD, were united in marriage on Saturday evening at 7.30 o'clock in the First Lutheran church, New Oxford. The ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. George E. Sheaffer, pastor. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sponseller, Hanover, brother and sister-in-law of the bridegroom. The couple will reside in Carroll county, near St. Bartholomew's church. Mr. Sponseller is employed by the Coulson Heel Company. Edgar was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Hanover; McSherrystown Fish and Game Association, and the North American Hunting Club. He was also active in the local AARP Chapter 1842. He retired as a millwright in 1976 with over 25 years of service. He also farmed several years and was a 2nd Ward Constable for several years for the Borough of Hanover (York County, Pennsylvania). Funeral services for Edgar were held at the Trinity United Church of Christ, 116 York Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. Pallbearers were Jay A. Mummert, Mike A. Sponseller, Joe B. Sponseller, Mark T. Sponseller, Dan A. Sponseller and Jason E. Holland. Obituary: Hanover- Edgar S. Sponseller, 82, of 182 Charles St., died Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6, 1996, at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Jeanne (Rice) Sponseller and the late Ruthetta (Krumrine) Sponseller, who died in 1966. Born in May 6, 1914, in Hanover, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Edna (Spangler) Sponseller. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Hanover, McSherrystown Fish and Game Association, and the North American Hunting Club. He was active in the local AARP Chapter 1842. He retired as a millwright in 1976 with over 25 years of service. He also farmed several years and was a 2nd Ward constable for several years for the Borough of Hanover. Surviving also are two daughters, Carole M. Mummert of Taneytown, Md., and Joanne E. Holland of Jacksonville, N.C.; a son, Rodney E. Sponseller of Hanover; two stepsons, David A. Lingg of Hillsboro, N.J., and James F. Lingg of Ellicott City, Md.; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; seven brothers, Harry C. Sponseller, Clyde L. Sponseller, Gervis F. Sponseller, Curtis Sponseller, Melvin T. Sponseller, Donald C. Sponseller and Richard V. Sponseller, all of Hanover and a sister, Evelyn S. Martin of Hanover. The funeral service will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Church of Christ, 216 York St., Hanover, with his pastor, the Rev. Julian E. Hall officiating. Burial will be in St. Bartholomew's Church Cemetery, Hanover. The viewing will be Friday at the Kenworthy Funeral Home Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover. Serving as pallbearers will be: Jay A. Mummert, Mike A. Sponseller, Joe B. Sponseller, Mark T. Sponseller, Dan A. Sponseller and Jason E. Holland. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ Continuing Faith Fund, 216 York St., Hanover, PA 17331. Obituary: Mrs. Edgar Sponseller Dated March 19, 1966 Mrs. Ruthetta N. Sponseller, 48, Hanover RD 1, Union Township, Adams County, died yesterday at 4:45 P.m. at the Hanover General Hospital, where she had been admitted Monday. She had been in ill health one year. She was born Dec. 14, 1917, in Carroll County, Md., a daughter of Mrs. Gertie Harner Krumrine, Westminster RD 2, and the late Paul H. Krumrine. Mrs. Sponseller was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Bartholomew's Union 138

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Church and Sunday school and the Lutheran Church Women of the church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Edgar S. Sponseller; two daughters and a son, Mrs. Arthur Mummert Jr., Littlestown RD 1, and Rodney and Joann E. Sponseller, at home; three grandchildren, and nine brothers and sisters, Melvin J. and John Krumrine, Westminster RD 3, Md.; Mrs. Arba Fuhrman, Paul Krumrine and Mrs. Laverne Worley, Hanover RD 1; Claude Krumrine ,Hanover RD 2; Mrs. Vernon Bollinger, Littlestown RD 1; and Mrs. Walter Dickensheets and Nevin Krumrine ,Westminster RD 2, Md. The Rev .Carl E. Yost, her pastor, assisted by the Rev. Harvey M. Light, pastor of the West Manheim United Church of Christ Charge, will conduct the funeral service Monday at 2 p.m. at St .Bartholomew's Church. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Bucher funeral home, Frederick Street, Sunday evening. Children of Edgar Sylvester SPONSELLER and Ruthetta N. KRUMRINE: 281 282 283 i. ii. iii. Carole May SPONSELLER, born 1 May 1940, in Carroll County, Maryland. Rodney Edgar SPONSELLER, born 10 Dec 1944, in Adams County, 344,386 Pennsylvania. JoAnne Elaine SPONSELLER, born 6 Feb 1952, in Hanover, York County, 344 Pennsylvania.

Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Douglas Neal SPONSELLER, born 15 Apr 1956, in Hanover, York County, 347 Pennsylvania.

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235. Richard Vernon SPONSELLER (Harry Lewis , Amos Arthur , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , 142,348,349 1 Hans Philip ), born 20 Aug 1923, in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, christened 30 142 Sep 1923, in by William M. Allison, died 15 Sep 1997, in Hanover Hall Nursing Home, Hanover, 349 York County, Pennsylvania, buried 19 Sep 1997, in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, York County, 349 3,349 Pennsylvania. He married Helen Louise SALTZGIVER 10 Oct 1941, in Baltimore St. Parsonage, 348,392 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Helen Louise SALTZGIVER was born 5 Jun 1924, in 348 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Richard was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover; the Jefferson Sportsman Club; Hanover Elks Lodge 763; Hanover American Legion, Harold H. Bair Post 14; Hanover Republican Club; and the National AARP. He was a member of the graduating class of 1943 of Eichelberger High School. He was a veteran of the Navy and served during World War II. He was a millwright in the Harrisburg area with Local 287 until his retirement in 1980. He was a constable in Penn Township for several years and drove a school bus for South Western School District. Children of Richard Vernon SPONSELLER and Helen Louise SALTZGIVER: i. Linda Dianne SPONSELLER, born 23 Mar 1943, in Hanover General Hospital, 348 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. She married Dwight Douglas 348 BENECKE 6 Nov 1965, in E. Hanover St. Parsonage, Hanover, York County, 348 Pennsylvania. Dwight Douglas BENECKE was born 9 Jun 1944, in Brooklyn, 393 New York. No children. Freya Darlene SPONSELLER, born 17 Jan 1947, in Hanover General Hospital, 348 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Richard Wayne SPONSELLER, born 4 Sep 1948, in Hanover General Hospital, 348 Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: Attorney. Given legal name &quot;Ricky&quot; when born, later changed name legally to &quot;Richard&quot;. Married and divorced twice - no children. Lived in Alexandria, Virginia in 1997. Phone 703-212-0533. Sister Linda says he has an interest in the family history. David Kevin SPONSELLER, born 21 Jul 1968, in Hanover General Hospital, 141

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236. Evelyn Viola SPONSELLER (Harry Lewis , Amos Arthur , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) George , 350 1 Hans Philip ), born 25 Dec 1927, in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, christened 6 Apr 142,394 350 1928, in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania. She married Clair L. MARTIN 28 Jun 1947, 350 in Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Clair L. MARTIN was born 10 Oct 1924, in Hanover, 350,395 York County, Pennsylvania, died 21 Aug 1996, in Brethren Home, New Oxford, Adams County, 395,396 Pennsylvania, buried 23 Aug 1996, in Mt. Olivet cemetery, Hanover, York County, 395,396 Pennsylvania. Funeral services for Clair Martin were held at Grace United Methodist Church, 55 Albright Drive, Hanover, Pennsyvania on Friday, August 23, 1996 with Rev. Bernard V. Ward officiating. Pallbearers were Joe Peterman, Jay Peterman, Manuel Feder, Jack Schuler, Harold Hartlaub and Thomas Smith. Clair was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Hanover. He owned and operated L&amp;M Pontiac Olds Cadillac and GMC Truck in Hanovedr for over 20 years prior to retiring in 1988. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Army in both the European and Pacific Theatre of War. He was a member of BPOE 763; Hanover Country Club; Monarch Country Club in Palm City, Florida; Hanover Republican Club; and Harold J. Bair American Legion Post. Children of Evelyn Viola SPONSELLER and Clair L. MARTIN: 292 i. Gregory Clair MARTIN, born 22 Oct 1948, in Hanover, York County, 350 Pennsylvania.

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237. Ernest L. (Sponnie) SPONSELLER (Jesse Haar , Amos Arthur , Jacob , Henry , (Hans) 155,328,352 2 1 George , Hans Philip ), born 17 May 1905, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 3 May 1982, in 328,352 Hanover Hospital, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, 328,352 155,352 York Co., PA. Occupation: Farmer, horse dealer. He married Margie Viola May 352,397 155 STREMMEL 1927. Margie Viola May STREMMEL was born 30 Mar 1906, in Berwick 397,398 Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, died 21 Nov 1998, in Green Acres, Cumberland 397,398 Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, buried 25 Nov 1998, in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, 397,398 York County, Pennsylvania. Lived in Tyrone Twp. and in New Oxford; bill of sale 1931. Buried in Rest Haven Cemetery with his wife, Margie and Burnell L. Sponseller, whose relationship is currently unknown. All three names are carved on one large family headstone. Children of Ernest L. (Sponnie) SPONSELLER and Margie Viola May STREMMEL: i. Nadine SPONSELLER, born about Jun 1927, in Pennsylvania. She married 352,397 William C. MYERS 22 Jan 1949, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 142

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Children of Edward S. SPONSELLER and Hilda M. HOCKENSMITH: i. Larry R. SPONSELLER, born 9 Apr 1943, in Hanover, York County, 408 Pennsylvania, died 7 Aug 2006, in York Hospital, York, York County, 408 Pennsylvania, buried in Marburg Memorial Gardens, Hanover, York County, 408 408 Pennsylvania. He married Juanita M. HARRIS. Larry R. Sponseller, 63, died Monday, August 7, 2006, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Juanita M. (Harris) Sponseller. Born April 9, 1943, in Hanover, he was the son of the late Edward and Hilda (Hockensmith) Sponseller. Mr. Sponseller was a member of the Hanover Eagles and the Hanover VFW. In addition to his wife, Juanita, he is survived by one son, Kerry E. Mentzer of Manchester; three daughters, Kimberly A. Keighrey of New York, Kristina M. Garner of York, and Kandice S. March of Spring Grove; 13 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; one brother, Gary Sponseller of Hampton; and two sisters, Darlene Roland of New Oxford, and Jane Smith of New Chester. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Feiser Funeral Home, Inc., 302 Lincolnway West, New Oxford, with the Rev. Mark A. Werner, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Abbottstown, officiating. Burial will be in Marburg Memorial Gardens, Hanover. A viewing will be held Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray funeral costs. Published in the Evening Sun from 8/9/2006 8/10/2006. Rodney SPONSELLER Gary SPONSELLER. 408 Darlene SPONSELLER. She married ROLAND. 408 Jane SPONSELLER. She married SMITH.

Stephen GARDNER. He married Annette ____. Lived in Connecticut with two daughters. Dean GARDNER. He married Mary ____. Lived in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania with a son and a daughter. 3 Victoria GARDNER. She married Robert PLANK. Occupation: Civil Engineer. Lived in Mt. Airy, Maryland and later in New Windsor, Maryland. Sidney GARDNER. He married Valery CHARLES.

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252. Curtis J. SPONSELLER (Eli , John Joseph , Joseph , Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), 367 born 17 Aug 1924, in York, York County, Pennsylvania, died 12 Sep 2003, in Aspers, Adams County, 367 367 Pennsylvania, buried 15 Sep 2003, in Mt. Rose Cemetery, York, Pennsylvania. He married (1) Nellie 411 411 Mary RIDDELL 15 May 1945, in Norwich, England. Nellie Mary RIDDELL was born 18 Sep 1923, 411 367,409 in London, England. He married (2) Lois Romaine STAMBAUGH. Lois Romaine STAMBAUGH 409 was born 20 Mar 1933. Obituary of Curtis J. Sponseller published in the York Daily Record, York Dispatch &amp; York Sunday News (York, York County, Pennsylvania) on 13 September 2003: Curtis J. Sponseller ASPERS, ADAMS COUNTY Curtis J. Sponseller, 79, died Friday, September 12, 2003 at his home. He was the husband of Lois R. (Stambaugh) Sponseller. Mr. Sponseller was born August 17, 1924 in York, son of the late Eli and Sarah J. (Davenport) Sponseller. He wass owner of the former Sponseller Auto Sales in Aspers. He was a W.W.II Army veteran and attended Gettysburg Bible Church. Mr. Sponseller is also survived by two daughters, Mary J. Sponseller of London, England and Peggy S. O'Neal of Aspers; a grandson, Shawn Sponseller of Aspers; and two sisters, Mary Harry of York and Evelyn Kissick of Dover. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, September 15th at the John W. Keffer Funeral Home, Inc., 902 Mt. Rose Ave., York. Funeral service follows at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery with military honors by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Avenue, Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA 17110; or to the American Heart Association, 2997 Cape Horn Rd., Red Lion, PA 17356. Children of Curtis J. SPONSELLER and Nellie Mary RIDDELL: i. ii. Mary SPONSELLER, born Nov 1945. 411 Joseph SPONSELLER, born 8 Oct 1947, in London, England. Given up for 148

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Descendants of Hans Philip Spanseiller Children of Jay Nevin SPONSELLER Jr. and Arlene STARCK: i. Jeffrey Nevin SPONSELLER, born 25 Jan 1966. He married Cynthia Ann 315 STRINGER. Jeffrey was later adopted by his mother's second husband, McGoldrick, and assumed the surname of McGoldick.

288. Donald Charles SPONSELLER Jr. (Donald Charles , Harry Lewis , Amos Arthur , Jacob , 3 2 1 Henry , (Hans) George , Hans Philip ), born 3 Sep 1945, in Hanover, York County, 347,390,391 Pennsylvania, died 28 May 1997, in at his home, 105 Hillside Road, Hanover, York County, 390,391 Pennsylvania, buried 31 May 1997, in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Hanover, York 390 County, Pennsylvania. Occupation: Shop manger for American Equipment, Aberdeen, Maryland; supervisor at Hanover Food Inc.; customer service representative at National Can Corp., Baltimore, 391 Maryland. He married Caroline J. WAGNER 17 Apr 1971, in Annunciation Church, McSherrystown, 347 Pennsylvania. Donald was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hanover; the Holy Name Society; Gettysburg Archer's Association; York and Adams Fish and Game; Adams 4G Club, and South Western Athletic Association. He was a member of the Hanover High School class of 1963, and a past member of the Hanover Industrial Management Club. Children of Donald Charles SPONSELLER Jr. and Caroline J. WAGNER: i. ii.

Sources and Endnotes christenings, 1745-1871; LDS film no. 1002430. 95. &quot;Records of St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover, Pennsylvania 1741-1831&quot;, translated with an introduction by Frederick S. Weiser, pub. by Picton Press, Camden Maine, 1994, p. 160. 96. Records of St. John's Evangelical Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, 1763-1868; film number 0883684 of the LDS Family History Center. 97. Exerpt from &quot;History of Stark County, Ohio. 1881&quot;. Excerpted by C. E. Bowman, 1801 Foraker Avenue, Findlay, Ohio in 1984. Copy of excerpt in possession of the writer. 98. Frederick S. Weiser, ed., &quot;Maryland German Church Records, Vol. 8&quot;, (Westminster, Maryland: Historical Society of Carroll County, 1994). 99. C. E. Bowman, comp., &quot;Sponseller Families in Ohio and Indiana&quot;, (Findlay, Ohio: C. E. Bowman, 1984). 100. Ohio IGI, March 1992. 101. WorldConnect site, &quot;Feindel Family&quot;, maintained by Linda Wildman &lt;[email protected]&gt;; located at worldconnect.rootsweb.com. 102. Information received from Kristina Kuhn Krumm &lt;[email protected]&gt;, a direct descendant of Julie Ann Sponseller and Isaac Zeller. 103. &quot;Adams County Church Records of the 18th Century&quot;, pub. Family Line Publications, p. 179. 104. &quot;Defiance County, Ohio, History Told in Pictures and Words of living memory&quot;, compiled by Professor Eugene R. Andrews and Lorraine L. Andrews, Project Directors, assisted by Defiance County Genealogical Society and Defiance Public Library. 105. &quot;Adams County Church Records of the 18th Century&quot;, pub. Family Line Publications, p. 180. 106. &quot;Adams County Church Records of the 18th Century&quot;, pub. Family Line Publications, p. 182. 107. C. T. Zahn and Frederick S. Weiser, trans. and ed., &quot;Maryland German Church Records, Volume 9&quot;, (Westminster, MD: Historical Society of Carroll County, 1993). 108. Information received from Jeffery Collins &lt;[email protected]&gt;, a direct descendant of William and Hannah (Sponseller) Irwin; 2000. 109. 1860 census says born in Pennsylvania 110. Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research. Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900; database accessed at www.ancestry.com. 111. Email received from Mark Tedrow &lt;[email protected]&gt;. Mark is a direct descendant of Frederick and Elizabeth (Mentzer) Sponseller. 112. Gravestone of Elizabeth (Mentzer) Sponseller in Nova Cemetery, Ashland County, Ohio. 113. Transcript of burials in Nova Cemetery, Ashland County, Ohio located in the GenWeb archives and accessed at ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/ashland/cemeteries/nova.tx t. 114. 1900 U. S. Census 115. Obituary of Hannah (Sponsler) Detrow. 116. Obituary of Rebecca Sponsler Snyder. 117. Ohio death records located on-line at http://www.ohiohistory.org. 118. birth given as October 1847 in 1900 census 119. Obituary of Harriet &quot;Hattie&quot; (Sponseller) Tedrow, Ashland Times Gazette (Ashland County, Ohio), 13 August 1941. 120. Record of the Marriages of St. Matthew's Congregation, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, as 176

Sources and Endnotes recorded in volume II of the church records. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. 121. &quot;Maryland German Church Records, Vol. 7, Saint Mary's Church, Silver Run, Carroll County&quot;, translated and edited by Frederick S. Weiser, Noodle Doosey Press, Manchester, Maryland. 122. Gravestone in cemetery of Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, viewed by John and Barbara Rudisill of Worton, Maryland in 1996. Photograph of gravestone in possession of the writer. 123. Charles R. Appler, &quot;Snyder-Bowersox Family Outline&quot;. 124. Marriage announcement of George Fisher and Isabel Sponseler [sic] which appeared in the Hanover Spectator (Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania) on march 29, 1850. 125. C.E. Schildknect, ed., &quot;Monocacy and Catoctin, Some Settlers of Western Maryland and Adjacent Pennsylvania and Their Descendants 1725-1988&quot;, Vol. II, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1989). 126. Record of the Births and Baptisms of the children of St. Matthew's Congregation, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, as recorded in volumes II and III of the church records. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. 127. Obituary of Oliver Sponseller, The Gettysburg Compiler, April 17, 1920. 128. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Littlestown, Adams, Pennsylvania computer printout, births or christenings, 1763-1868, LDS film number 0883684, item number 5. 129. Tombstones in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, accessed on-line at http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/adams/cemeteries/picdesc/ mt-carmel-littlestown.txt; 2006. 130. Gravestone located at Christ Reformed Church cemetery in Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania; August 2003. 131. Obituary of Mrs. Jacob Parr, Adams County News, June 19, 1915. 132. Records of St. John's Church, Littlestown, Germany Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 133. Obituary of Mrs. Lucinda Fyette (sic) Bair, The Gettysburg Compiler, October 20, 1923. 134. Typescript of marriages in newspapers on file in the Hanover Public Library (Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania), covering the dates 1828 to 1900. Date of typescript unknown. 135. &quot;Genealogical Abstracts of Adams County, Pennsylvania, Birth, Marriage and Death Registrations, 1852-1855, with surname index&quot;, published by The South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Inc., York, PA, Special Publication Number 32, January/April 1986. 136. Inscriptions of St. Luke's (Union) Churchyard, Mt. Pleasant, Adams County, Pennsylvania; transcribed July 1956; obtained from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society. 137. Obituary of Jacob A. Bair, Adams County News, February 10, 1917. 138. Obituary of Mrs. William Slifer, The Gettysburg Compiler, February 8, 1919. 139. Obituary of Rufus S. Sponseller, The Star and Sentinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), April 29, 1933. 140. Obituary of Amos F. Sponseller, The New Oxford Item, August 4, 1927. 141. &quot;PA death certificate of Amos A. Sponseller&quot;, File No. 31975, Registered No. 9, certified copy number 030745, Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records. Certified copy in the possession of the writer. 142. Handwritten records kept by Edna Spangler Sponseller. 143. IGI 4/30/94 144. Keith A. Dull, &quot;Early Families of York County, Vol. 2, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line 177

Sources and Endnotes 199. 200. 201. 202. 203. 1910 U.S. Census also in records of St. John's Lutheran Church, Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, baptized 9 November 1834 Obituary of Jacob J. Parr, The New Oxford Item, January 6, 1899. &quot;Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Cumberland, York and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania&quot;, (reprinted by Southwest Pennsylvania Genealogical Services, 1986), edited by Samuel T. Wiley, Esq. Originally published in 1897 by C.A. Ruoff Company, Philadelphia; p. 558-559. Obituary of Mrs. Adda Parr, The Gettysburg Times, July 28, 1952. Obituary of Mrs. Kate Leah Parr, The Gettysburg Compiler, December 13, 1919. Obituary of Mrs. Rebecca Mary Kohler, The Gettysburg Compiler, July 19, 1919. Obituary of William J. Parr, The New Oxford Item, December 9, 1926. Obituary of A. K. Stock, The Gettysburg Times, October 4, 1952. Obituary of Mrs. A. K. Stock, The Gettysburg Star and Sentinel, January 10, 1942. WorldConnect site, &quot;Breighner Family Historical Registry&quot;, maintained by William A. Brobst &lt;[email protected]&gt;; located at worldconnect.rootsweb.com. Marriage announcement of Jacob Hornberger and Sarah E. Sponseller which appeared in the Hanover Citizen (Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania) on February 21, 1861. Obituary of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Hornberger, The Gettysburg Compiler, May 30, 1906. &quot;Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Cumberland, York and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania&quot;, (reprinted by Southwest Pennsylvania Genealogical Services, 1986), edited by Samuel T. Wiley, Esq. Originally published in 1897 by C.A. Ruoff Company, Philadelphia. Obituary of Oscar Parr, The Gettysburg Compiler, March 1, 1905. Obituary of Harry A. Parr, The New Oxford Item, November 25, 1948. Obituary of N. I. Parr, The New Oxford Item, January 18, 1945. Obituary of William J. Slifer, Adams County News, October 3, 1914. Marriage announcement in the Hanover Herald (Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania) on Saturday, November 15, 1873. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. Obituary of Julia Ann Snyder, The Gettysburg Compiler, November 6, 1907. Obituary of Mrs. R. S. Sponseller, The New Oxford Item, September 12, 1946. 50th wedding announcement of Rufus S. Sponseller and Mandilla M. Snyder, The New Oxford Item, November 3, 1932. Newspaper article on the Snyder family reunion, The New Oxford Item, October 6, 1921. Obituary of Samuel G. Snyder, The New Oxford Item, Mary 24, 1945. Obituary of Mrs. Sarah E. Reaver, The New Oxford Item, July 4, 1946. Obituary of Charles C. Snyder, The Gettysburg Times, January 30, 1941. Obituary of John H. Sponseller, The Gettysburg Times, March 25, 1952. Obituary of Mrs. Ida R. Millhimes, The Gettysburg Times, November 18, 1967. Wedding announcement of Zora Ruth Sponseller and John Harrison Leathery, The East Berlin News Comet, July 4, 1952. Inscriptions from St. Paul's Red Run United Church of Christ, Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania; accessed at http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/york/cemeteries/picdesc/s tpauls-red-run-wash-twp.txt; 2006. 180

Sources and Endnotes 322. Wedding announcement of Ray Sponseller and Annie Hoover, The Hanover Herald ­ Saturday, August 17, 1912. 323. Obituary of Washington Hoover, The New Oxford Item, June 3, 1948. 324. Obituary of Clyde N. Sponseller, which appeared in The Evening Sun of Hanover, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 18, 1999. 325. Obituary of Mrs. Roy J. Bollinger, The New Oxford Item, November 7, 1957. 326. Marriage announcement of Gladys James and Paul Sponseller, The New Oxford Item, November 26, 1931. 327. Obituary of Harry L. Sponseller, The New Oxford Item, November 18, 1943. 328. Gravestone located at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA. Photograph of gravestone taken 1995 in possession of the writer. 329. Information from Max Sponseller, most of which was dictated by Harry C. Sponseller. 330. Application for marriage no. 5838 filed 11/1/1904, marriage license no. 5838 of the State of Pennsylvania, County of Adams issued 11/1/1904 and marriage return no. 5838 filed 11/9/1904. 331. &quot;Last will and testament of Amanda M. Flickinger&quot;, Adams County courthouse, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Record No. 9548. Copy in the possession of the writer. 332. Last will and testament of William Flickinger (copy in my possession). 333. &quot;Death certificate of Edna Viola Sponseller&quot;, File No. 54411, Registered No. 117, certified copy number 3611455, Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records. Certified copy in the possession of the writer. 334. Questionnaire completed by Mark Sponseller, August 1994 335. Memorial card from funeral service of George A. Sponseller. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. 336. Newspaper obituary of Gladys Sadler Sponseller. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. 337. Newspaper obituary of George A. Sponseller. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. 338. Newspaper obituary of Harry C. Sponseller. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. 339. Questionnaire completed by Willis Sponseller, August 1994 340. Newspaper obituary of Willis W. Sponseller. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. 341. Questionnaire completed by Clyde Sponseller, August 1994 342. by Rev. A.P. Korn 343. Newspaper obituary of Isabelle Sponseller. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. 344. Questionnaire completed by Edgar Sponseller, August 1994. 345. Funeral service pamphlet from the funeral of Edgar S. Sponseller, d. 11/6/1996. Original in the possession of the writer. 346. Questionnaire completed by Curtis Sponseller, August 1994 347. Questionnaire completed by Donald Sponseller, August 1993 348. Information from Richard V. Sponseller, January 1995. 349. Newspaper obituary of Richard V. Sponseller. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. 350. Questionnaire completed by Evelyn Sponseller Martin, August 1994 351. Obituary of Mrs. Jesse H. Sponseller, The News Comet (East Berlin), November 17, 1944. 352. Obituary of Ernest L. Sponseller, The Gettysburg Times, May 4, 1982. 353. Kenneth D. Sell, The Sell Families of Adams and York Counties, Pennsylvania and Carroll County, Maryland 1685-1995; Volume One; The Male Lines, Penobscot Press 184

Sources and Endnotes 354. 355. 356. 357. 358. 359. 360. Obituary of John H. Sponseller, The Gettysburg Times, September 9, 1985. Obituary of Edward S. Sponseller, The Gettysburg Times, August 10, 1956. Obituary of Claude E. Snyder, The Gettysburg Times, May 23, 1981. Information received from Martha Schaeffer Herting. Information received from Charles Appler, 10417 New Bedford Ct SE, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936-7253. Obituary of Raymond F. Lawyer, who died 23 April 1985. &quot;The Flickinger Family History, including the Flickinger Families in the United States of America&quot;, by Robert Elliott Flickinger. Success Composition and Printing Co., Des Moines, Iowa, 1927. Information from obituary of George William Spangler in the Evening Sun of Hanover, York Co., PA on Saturday, October 17, 1936. Copy in possession of the writer. Obituary of Mrs. Charles Wherley, The New Oxford Item, November 29, 1962. Obituary of Mary E. Sponseller, The Gettysubrg Times, April 30, 1965. Information received from Don and Jeanine Hartman of Tooele, Utah, February, 1995. Much of their information has been obtained from the Dierdorff Notebooks, Trimmer Notebooks and the Collection of Notes on George and Lottie Emig at the York County Historical Society, York Co., PA. 60th wedding anniversary announcement of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sponseller, The Gettysburg Times, November 29, 1977. Obituary of Mrs. Jacob Darr, Adams County News, May 13, 1916. Obituary of Curtis J. Sponseller, York Daily Record, York, Pennsylvania, 13 September 2003. Wedding announcement of Jacob Darr and Lizzie Sponseller, The Gettysburg Compiler, January 25, 1905. &quot;Chancery Books of Carroll County, Maryland, Volumes 1-20, 1837-1873&quot;, abstracted by Virginia D. Stenley, pub. by Family Line Publications, Westminster, Maryland, 1994. Obituary of Harling E. Sponseller, The Gettysburg Times, March 26, 1963. &quot;History of Frederick County, Maryland&quot;, Vol. 2, by T.J.C. Williams and Folger McKinsey, (reprint of the original edition of 1910), Regional Publishing Company, Baltimore, 1979, p. 1533. &quot;History of Frederick County, Maryland&quot;, Vol. 2, by T.J.C. Williams and Folger McKinsey, (reprint of the original edition of 1910), Regional Publishing Company, Baltimore, 1979, p. 1170. Calvin E. Schildknect, &quot;Monacacy and Catoctin&quot;, Volume III, (Westminster, Maryland: 1994). Marriage announcement of Mervin Weikert and Katie Breighner, The Gettysburg Compiler, January 15, 1916. Marriage announcement of Glen Wilt Sponseller and Mabel Irene Shireman, The Star and Sentinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), December 2, 1939. Update of Bowersox genealogy from Charles Appler. Wedding announcement of Rev. Robert Schiebel and Mary Louise Sponseller, The Star and Sentinel (Gettysburg), August 21, 1937. Memorial card from funeral service of Gladys Sadler Sponseller. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. Newspaper obituary of Pearl A. Sponseller. Photocopy in the possession of the writer. Questionnaire completed by Donna Lee Sponseller Bankert, August 1994 185